Olympus E-5 vs Sony HX1
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Olympus E-5 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus E-5 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-5 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Sony HX1
E-5 | HX1 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | April 2009 | More recent by 22 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Olympus E-5
HX1 | E-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Sony HX1
E-5 | HX1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-5 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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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 |