Sony NEX-5N vs Sony FX30

The following is a detailed analysis of the Sony NEX-5N and Sony FX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the NEX-5N (16MP) and FX30 (26MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NEX-5N was manufactured 12 years before the FX30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NEX-5N matches up versus the FX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5N and Sony FX30. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-5N Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5N provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-5N and Sony FX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-5N compared to the FX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5N and FX30 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5N and FX30.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony FX30 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5N is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.