Olympus SH-50 vs Sony NEX-5N

Let's look closer at the Olympus SH-50 versus Sony NEX-5N, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is pretty similar but the SH-50 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The SH-50 was manufactured 16 months after the NEX-5N which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SH-50 grades versus the NEX-5N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-50 features exterior measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SH-50 against the NEX-5N.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and NEX-5N is 88 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-50 and NEX-5N.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The SH-50 includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The newer SH-50 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.