Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-5
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
- Launched January 2019
- Old Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Successor is Sony NEX-5N
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-5 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and NEX-5 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe E-M1X was brought out 8 years after the NEX-5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-M1X grades versus the NEX-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony NEX-5
E-M1X | NEX-5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2019 | June 2010 | More modern by 106 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 920k | Clearer screen (+117k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Olympus E-M1X
NEX-5 | E-M1X |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony NEX-5
E-M1X | NEX-5 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X has exterior measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M1X compared to the NEX-5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and NEX-5 is 54 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and NEX-5.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-M1X will resolve more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer E-M1X should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2019-01-24 | 2010-06-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Dual TruePic VIII | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Total lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,037k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 60.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, 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 | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 997g (2.20 lbs) | 287g (0.63 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 796 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 photographs | 330 photographs |
Battery style | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | One |
Cost at launch | $2,999 | $599 |