Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
- Introduced February 2020
- Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Launched August 2012
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5N
- Replacement is Sony NEX-5T
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Sony NEX-5R, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and NEX-5R (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-M1 III was unveiled 7 years after the NEX-5R which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the E-M1 III scores against the NEX-5R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Sony NEX-5R
E-M1 III | NEX-5R | |||
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Launched | February 2020 | August 2012 | Newer by 91 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 920k | Clearer screen (+117k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Olympus E-M1 III
NEX-5R | E-M1 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony NEX-5R
E-M1 III | NEX-5R | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 III offers outside dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M1 III versus Sony NEX-5R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-M1 III compared to the NEX-5R.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and NEX-5R is 67 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and NEX-5R.
Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 III having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus E-M1 III will produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 III will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2020-02-11 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic IX | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 99 |
Cross focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Available lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 580 gr (1.28 lbs) | 276 gr (0.61 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 910 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photographs | 330 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLH-1 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Retail pricing | $1,800 | $750 |