Olympus E-5 vs Sony NEX-7
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![Olympus E-5 front Olympus E-5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-E-5/Olympus-E-5-front.jpg)
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64 Features
71 Overall
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Olympus E-5 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
- Announced February 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Announced December 2011
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Olympus E-5 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Olympus E-5 versus Sony NEX-7, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and NEX-7 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.
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The E-5 was unveiled 10 months prior to the NEX-7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-5 scores against the NEX-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus E-5 vs Sony NEX-7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-5 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Sony NEX-7
E-5 | NEX-7 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Olympus E-5
NEX-7 | E-5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | December 2011 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 10 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Sony NEX-7
E-5 | NEX-7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus E-5 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-5 has exterior measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-5 versus Sony NEX-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-5 compared to the NEX-7.
![Olympus E-5 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison Olympus E-5 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-5-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and NEX-7 is 58 and 84 respectively.
![Olympus E-5 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-5 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-5-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-5 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and NEX-7.
Plainly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-5 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-7 will offer more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older E-5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Olympus E-5 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison Olympus E-5 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-E-5-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-5 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-5 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-5 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-5-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-5 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus E-5 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-02-03 | 2011-12-13 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic V+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
Cross focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Total lenses | 45 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800 grams (1.76 lb) | 400 grams (0.88 lb) |
Dimensions | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 56 | 81 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.6 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.5 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | 519 | 1016 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 pictures | 430 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLM-5 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Retail price | $1,700 | $699 |