Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony NEX-5N

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-M5 II and Sony NEX-5N, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is relatively similar but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and NEX-5N (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The E-M5 II was released 3 years later than the NEX-5N and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-M5 II grades vs the NEX-5N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 II comes with external dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M5 II vs the NEX-5N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and NEX-5N is 80 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 II and NEX-5N.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The E-M5 II contains the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The more modern E-M5 II provides an edge in sensor technology.