Olympus SH-50 vs Sony NEX-5T

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SH-50 vs Sony NEX-5T, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very close but the SH-50 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The SH-50 was released 7 months before the NEX-5T so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SH-50 matches up vs the NEX-5T in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SH-50 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 offers outside dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-50 vs Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SH-50 vs the NEX-5T.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and NEX-5T is 88 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and NEX-5T.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The SH-50 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The more aged SH-50 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.