Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX30V
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Old Model is Sony NEX-5N
- Later Model is Sony NEX-5T
(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
- Revealed February 2012
- Old Model is Sony HX20V
- Replacement is Sony HX50V
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX30V Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony HX30V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively comparable but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NEX-5R was introduced 7 months after the HX30V and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NEX-5R scores against the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony HX30V
NEX-5R | HX30V | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | February 2012 | More modern by 7 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony NEX-5R
HX30V | NEX-5R | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Crisper screen (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony HX30V
NEX-5R | HX30V | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5R provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Compare the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony HX30V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the NEX-5R vs the HX30V.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5R and HX30V is 89 and 90 respectively.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5R and HX30V.
To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5R having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX30V will produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern NEX-5R will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-08-29 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 276 grams (0.61 pounds) | 254 grams (0.56 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (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 | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 910 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 320 images |
Style of battery | 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 | With downloadable app | |
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 |
Pricing at release | $750 | $420 |