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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX30V

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Sony NEX-5T
(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
Sony HX30V
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony HX30V

 NEX-5T HX30V 
AnnouncedAugust 2013February 2012More modern by 19 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony NEX-5T

 HX30V NEX-5T 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX30V

 NEX-5T HX30V 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution922k922kExact 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).

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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.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX30V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5T
Portrait photography with Sony HX30V
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
45
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-5T
Street photography with Sony HX30V
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (254 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Sports photography advice
Sony HX30V Sports photography advice
69
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography info
Sony HX30V Travel photography info
77
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
69
lighter than average (254g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX30V Landscape photography highlights
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Vlogging information
Sony HX30V Vlogging information
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (254g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony HX30V
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
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