Sony NEX-5N vs Sony QX30
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Announced October 2011
- Old Model is Sony NEX-5
- Successor is Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Launched September 2014
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony QX30 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony QX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5N (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is pretty close but the NEX-5N (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe NEX-5N was introduced 3 years before the QX30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NEX-5N grades against the QX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony QX30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-5N Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Sony QX30
NEX-5N | QX30 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 0k | Crisper screen (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony NEX-5N
QX30 | NEX-5N | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | October 2011 | Newer by 35 months |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5N and Sony QX30
NEX-5N | QX30 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5N offers external 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) and the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Sony NEX-5N vs Sony QX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-5N and the QX30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5N and QX30 is 89 and 91 respectively.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5N and QX30.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5N with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony QX30 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5N will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Sony NEX-5N vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5N vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Lens-style |
Announced | 2011-10-03 | 2014-09-03 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz X |
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 | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | - |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | None |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lb) | 193 gr (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
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 shots | 200 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $550 | $348 |