Sony NEX-5T vs Sony QX30

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony QX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is fairly similar but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5T was manufactured 12 months prior to the QX30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NEX-5T scores vs the QX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5T features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony QX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-5T versus the QX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and QX30 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5T and QX30.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5T because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony QX30 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older NEX-5T is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.