Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX30V
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58 Features
79 Overall
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90 Imaging
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50 Overall
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced February 2012
- Old Model is Sony HX20V
- Newer Model is Sony HX50V
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX30V Overview
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX30V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony HX30V
NEX-5T | HX30V | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | February 2012 | More modern by 19 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony NEX-5T
HX30V | NEX-5T |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX30V
NEX-5T | HX30V | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Display resolution | 922k | 922k | Exact same display resolution |
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
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.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-08-27 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Max resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | 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 rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO100) | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 276 grams (0.61 lbs) | 254 grams (0.56 lbs) |
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 | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1015 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 320 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $400 | $420 |