Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Launched January 2009
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
(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
- Launched August 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
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The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the SP-590 UZ (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SP-590 UZ was revealed 5 years before the NEX-5T which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-590 UZ scores against the NEX-5T in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Sony NEX-5T
| SP-590 UZ | NEX-5T |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
| NEX-5T | SP-590 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2013 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 56 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony NEX-5T
| SP-590 UZ | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-590 UZ provides external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony NEX-5T in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-590 UZ against the NEX-5T.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and NEX-5T is 72 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and NEX-5T.
All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-590 UZ having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony NEX-5T will offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Olympus SP-590 UZ | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2013-08-27 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.00 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 413 grams (0.91 lb) | 276 grams (0.61 lb) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 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 | - | 330 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $249 | $400 |
