Olympus E-620 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus E-620 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
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Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-620 and Sony NEX-5T, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the E-620 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5T (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-620 was launched 5 years earlier than the NEX-5T which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-620 matches up against the NEX-5T for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-620 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-620 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Sony NEX-5T
| E-620 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus E-620
| NEX-5T | E-620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2013 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 50 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Sony NEX-5T
| E-620 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies |
Olympus E-620 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 enjoys exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-620 and Sony NEX-5T in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-620 versus the NEX-5T.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and NEX-5T is 71 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-620 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-620 and NEX-5T.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-620 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-5T will show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-620 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-620 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Olympus E-620 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus E-620 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2009-07-06 | 2013-08-27 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 7 | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 45 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 500 gr (1.10 pounds) | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 55 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | 536 | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 shots | 330 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-1 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $799 | $400 |