Sony NEX-5T vs Sony FX30
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony FX30 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
- Released August 2013
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Launched September 2022

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony FX30 Overview
Here is a detailed analysis of the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony FX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and FX30 (26MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

The NEX-5T was launched 10 years earlier than the FX30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NEX-5T scores vs the FX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony FX30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5T & Sony FX30. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-5T Gallery & Sony FX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony FX30
NEX-5T | FX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Sony NEX-5T
FX30 | NEX-5T | |||
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Launched | September 2022 | ![]() | August 2013 | Fresher by 110 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper display (+1438k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony FX30
NEX-5T | FX30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5T has got 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 FX30 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Compare the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony FX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NEX-5T and the FX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5T and FX30 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5T and FX30.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony FX30 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older NEX-5T will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony FX30 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony FX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony FX30 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-08-27 | 2022-09-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 26MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 6192 x 4128 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 759 |
Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | Sony E |
Available lenses | 121 | 187 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) | 646 gr (1.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 570 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Pricing at launch | $400 | $1,800 |