Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Launched February 2018
- Older Model is Olympus E-PL8
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Announced August 2013
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
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On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL9 versus Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very well matched but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5T (APS-C) have different sensor size.
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Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-PL9 grades versus the NEX-5T when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Sony NEX-5T
| E-PL9 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2018 |  | August 2013 | Newer by 55 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus E-PL9
| NEX-5T | E-PL9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Sony NEX-5T
| E-PL9 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL9 offers physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T 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).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL9 against the NEX-5T.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and NEX-5T is 85 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL9 and NEX-5T.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The E-PL9 contains the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The fresher E-PL9 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2018-02-08 | 2013-08-27 |
| 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 measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 121 | 99 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.6 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash options | 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 380g (0.84 lb) | 276g (0.61 lb) |
| Physical 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 rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 pictures | 330 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $599 | $400 |