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Olympus E-5 vs Sony T110

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Olympus E-5 vs Sony T110 Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus E-3
Sony T110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus E-5 vs Sony T110 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus E-5 versus Sony T110, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and T110 (16MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and T110 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The E-5 was introduced within a month of the T110 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-5 scores versus the T110 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Sony T110

 E-5 T110 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony T110 over the Olympus E-5

 T110 E-5 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Sony T110

 E-5 T110 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2011Same age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Olympus E-5 vs Sony T110 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 has exterior dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony T110 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-5 versus Sony T110 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-5 vs the T110.

Olympus E-5 vs Sony T110 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and T110 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Sony T110 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Sony T110 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-5 and T110.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony T110 will render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Olympus E-5 vs Sony T110 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Sony T110 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Sony T110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-5
Portrait photography with Sony T110
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 Street photography advice
Sony T110 Street photography advice
71
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
56
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-5
Sports photography with Sony T110
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-5
Travel photography with Sony T110
56
weather sealing
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
69
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony T110 Landscape photography highlights
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
megapixel count low (12MP)
no Timelapse mode
38
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 Vlogging details
Sony T110 Vlogging details
64
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
has microphone port
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Olympus E-5 vs Sony T110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Sony T110
 Olympus E-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-03 2011-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic V+ BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
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 11 9
Cross type focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech HyperCrystal transmissive LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus with touchscreen interface
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 18.00 m (at ISO 200) 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800g (1.76 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 519 not tested
Other
Battery life 870 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLM-5 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two 1
Launch pricing $1,700 $199