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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony FX30

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony FX30 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
  • Released August 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
Sony FX30
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony FX30

 NEX-5T FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Sony NEX-5T

 FX30 NEX-5T 
LaunchedSeptember 2022August 2013Fresher by 110 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k922kSharper display (+1438k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony FX30

 NEX-5T FX30 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display size3"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).

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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.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony FX30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography information
Sony FX30 Portrait photography information
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
84
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-5T
Street photography with Sony FX30
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than others in class (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Sports photography features
Sony FX30 Sports photography features
69
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (570 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Travel photography camera
77
features touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
74
good battery power (570 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
Landscape photography with Sony FX30
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery power (570 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX30 as a Vlogging camera
73
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (646 grams)
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony FX30
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony FX30
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