Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Released February 2018
- Old Model is Olympus E-PL8
(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
- Revealed August 2012
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5N
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-5T
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Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-PL9 versus Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5R (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe E-PL9 was manufactured 5 years after the NEX-5R which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-PL9 scores against the NEX-5R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Sony NEX-5R
| E-PL9 | NEX-5R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2018 |  | August 2012 | More modern by 67 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Crisper screen (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Olympus E-PL9
| NEX-5R | E-PL9 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Sony NEX-5R
| E-PL9 | NEX-5R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL9 has physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL9 against the NEX-5R.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and NEX-5R is 85 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL9 and NEX-5R.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-PL9 has got the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh trickier. The newer E-PL9 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2018-02-08 | 2012-08-29 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VIII | 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 121 | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.6 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 380g (0.84 pounds) | 276g (0.61 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 350 pictures | 330 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $599 | $750 |