Sony NEX-5R vs Sony FX30
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony FX30 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
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5N
- Successor is Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Released September 2022

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony FX30 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Sony NEX-5R and Sony FX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the NEX-5R (16MP) and FX30 (26MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

The NEX-5R was released 11 years before the FX30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the NEX-5R grades against the FX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony FX30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony FX30. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony FX30
NEX-5R | FX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Sony NEX-5R
FX30 | NEX-5R | |||
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Released | September 2022 | ![]() | August 2012 | More modern by 122 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+1440k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony FX30
NEX-5R | FX30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same display measurements |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5R provides external dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony FX30 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Contrast the Sony NEX-5R and Sony FX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5R vs the FX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5R and FX30 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5R and FX30.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony FX30 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5R is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony FX30 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony FX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony FX30 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-08-29 | 2022-09-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 26 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 6192 x 4128 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Available lenses | 121 | 187 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | AVCHD | XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) | 646 gr (1.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 570 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Price at launch | $750 | $1,800 |