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Olympus E-5 vs Sony HX1

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Olympus E-5 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus E-3
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released April 2009
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Olympus E-5 vs Sony HX1 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-5 versus Sony HX1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and HX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-5 was unveiled 22 months later than the HX1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-5 scores versus the HX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Sony HX1

 E-5 HX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2011April 2009More recent by 22 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Olympus E-5

 HX1 E-5 

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Sony HX1

 E-5 HX1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus E-5 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-5 offers exterior measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-5 versus Sony HX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-5 compared to the HX1.

Olympus E-5 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and HX1 is 58 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-5 and HX1.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-5 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-5 will result in extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent E-5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-5 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 Portrait photography features
Sony HX1 Portrait photography features
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 Street photography information
Sony HX1 Street photography information
71
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 Sports photography features
Sony HX1 Sports photography features
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
36
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-5
Travel photography with Sony HX1
56
weather proofing
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
48
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (544 grams)
low megapixels (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-5
Landscape photography with Sony HX1
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
39
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 Vlogging details
Sony HX1 Vlogging details
64
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
does have mic socket
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
22
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (544g)
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Olympus E-5 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Sony HX1
 Olympus E-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus E-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-03 2009-04-22
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic V+ Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Cross focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology HyperCrystal transmissive LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 18.00 m (at ISO 200) 9.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 800g (1.76 pounds) 544g (1.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 519 not tested
Other
Battery life 870 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLM-5 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
Pricing at release $1,700 $47,999