Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
- Announced April 2012
- Replacement is Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Announced August 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M5 versus Sony NEX-5T, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5T (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-M5 was unveiled 16 months earlier than the NEX-5T which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-M5 grades vs the NEX-5T in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Sony NEX-5T
E-M5 | NEX-5T |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus E-M5
NEX-5T | E-M5 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | April 2012 | More recent by 16 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 610k | Clearer screen (+312k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Sony NEX-5T
E-M5 | NEX-5T | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 features exterior measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M5 versus Sony NEX-5T in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M5 against the NEX-5T.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and NEX-5T is 81 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 and NEX-5T.
As you can see, both the cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The E-M5 has the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The older E-M5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M5 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-04-30 | 2013-08-27 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 99 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 610k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 425 gr (0.94 pounds) | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 71 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 826 | 1015 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 330 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $799 | $400 |