Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX30V

Here, we are analyzing the Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX30V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly well matched but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The NEX-5T was brought out 19 months after the HX30V making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NEX-5T scores vs the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5T & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5T Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5T comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-5T against the HX30V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5T and HX30V is 89 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5T and HX30V.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5T featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX30V will resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher NEX-5T provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.