Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Announced July 2011
(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
- Revealed August 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony NEX-5T, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively comparable but the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SZ-11 was announced 3 years before the NEX-5T and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SZ-11 matches up vs the NEX-5T with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Sony NEX-5T
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus SZ-11
NEX-5T | SZ-11 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | July 2011 | More recent by 25 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Sony NEX-5T
SZ-11 | NEX-5T | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 provides external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SZ-11 versus Sony NEX-5T in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-11 versus the NEX-5T.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and NEX-5T is 89 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and NEX-5T.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ-11 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ-11 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-11 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-07-27 | 2013-08-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 99 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 lbs) | 276g (0.61 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 200 shots | 330 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $253 | $400 |