Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX30
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX30 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
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced July 2011
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX30 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Sony NEX-5T and Sony WX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NEX-5T was brought out 2 years later than the WX30 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the NEX-5T matches up against the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5T & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-5T Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony WX30
NEX-5T | WX30 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | July 2011 | More recent by 26 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony NEX-5T
WX30 | NEX-5T |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony WX30
NEX-5T | WX30 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 922k | Same screen resolution | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5T has 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) and the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Sony NEX-5T and Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-5T versus the WX30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and WX30 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5T and WX30.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The NEX-5T contains the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The newer NEX-5T is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-08-27 | 2011-07-25 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO100) | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 276 grams (0.61 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1015 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 250 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BN1 |
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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $400 | $259 |