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Olympus E-620 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Olympus E-620 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony NEX-5T
(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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Olympus E-620 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Sony NEX-5T

 E-620 NEX-5T 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus E-620

 NEX-5T E-620 
IntroducedAugust 2013July 2009Newer by 50 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-620 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-620 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography highlights
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography features
Sony NEX-5T Street photography features
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography features
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (500 shots)
69
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
77
has touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (500 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging advice
18
lack of video recording
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
no external mic port
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Olympus E-620 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Sony NEX-5T
 Olympus E-620Sony 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
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