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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony FX30

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5R
(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
Sony FX30
(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
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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).

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony FX30

 NEX-5R FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Sony NEX-5R

 FX30 NEX-5R 
ReleasedSeptember 2022August 2012More modern by 122 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k920kSharper display (+1440k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony FX30

 NEX-5R FX30 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony FX30 size comparison

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

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography highlights
Sony FX30 Portrait photography highlights
74
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Street photography advice
Sony FX30 Street photography advice
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than competitors in class (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Sports photography factors
Sony FX30 Sports photography factors
68
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (570 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Travel photography information
Sony FX30 Travel photography information
73
features focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
74
better than average battery (570 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors in class (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography highlights
Sony FX30 Landscape photography highlights
75
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
85
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (570 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Vlogging features
Sony FX30 Vlogging features
31
touchscreen capability
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
74
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (646g)
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony FX30
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony FX30
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