Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony NEX-5R

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony NEX-5R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is very comparable but the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-11 was revealed 13 months before the NEX-5R making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SZ-11 grades vs the NEX-5R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-11 versus the NEX-5R.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and NEX-5R is 89 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and NEX-5R.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ-11 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony NEX-5R will produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older SZ-11 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.