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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX30

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX30 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
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony WX30
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony WX30

 NEX-5T WX30 
IntroducedAugust 2013July 2011More recent by 26 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony NEX-5T

 WX30 NEX-5T 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony WX30

 NEX-5T WX30 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution922k922kSame 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).

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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.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5T and WX30 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
30
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography info
Sony WX30 Street photography info
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Sports photography info
Sony WX30 Sports photography info
69
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography advice
Sony WX30 Travel photography advice
77
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography information
Sony WX30 Landscape photography information
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Vlogging information
Sony WX30 Vlogging information
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony WX30
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
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
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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