Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX30V
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Introduced October 2011
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5
- Successor is Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced February 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX20V
- Later Model is Sony HX50V
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX30V Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Sony NEX-5N and Sony HX30V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively close but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NEX-5N was introduced 4 months prior to the HX30V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NEX-5N matches up versus the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX30V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5N & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5N Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony HX30V
NEX-5N | HX30V | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony NEX-5N
HX30V | NEX-5N | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Clearer screen (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony HX30V
NEX-5N | HX30V | |||
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Announced | October 2011 | February 2012 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5N enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check the Sony NEX-5N and Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the NEX-5N against the HX30V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5N and HX30V is 89 and 90 respectively.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5N and HX30V.
To sum up, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5N having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX30V will result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-10-03 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lb) | 254 gr (0.56 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 77 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1079 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 460 photos | 320 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $550 | $420 |