Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Revealed August 2014
- New Model is Olympus E-PL7
(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 2012
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5N
- Later Model is Sony NEX-5T
Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-PL6 versus Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5R (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The E-PL6 was manufactured 24 months later than the NEX-5R making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-PL6 matches up versus the NEX-5R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Sony NEX-5R
E-PL6 | NEX-5R | |||
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Introduced | August 2014 | August 2012 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Olympus E-PL6
NEX-5R | E-PL6 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Sony NEX-5R
E-PL6 | NEX-5R | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL6 features exterior measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has measurements 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-PL6 versus Sony NEX-5R in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL6 against the NEX-5R.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and NEX-5R is 88 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and NEX-5R.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL6 features the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF harder. The more modern E-PL6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-08-01 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 lbs) | 276 gr (0.61 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 910 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $300 | $750 |