Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Announced August 2012
- Older Model is Sony NEX-5N
- Renewed by Sony NEX-5T
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus SZ-12 versus Sony NEX-5R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is fairly comparable but the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SZ-12 was manufactured 7 months prior to the NEX-5R which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-12 matches up versus the NEX-5R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-12 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Sony NEX-5R
SZ-12 | NEX-5R |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Olympus SZ-12
NEX-5R | SZ-12 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | January 2012 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Sony NEX-5R
SZ-12 | NEX-5R | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-12 comes with outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SZ-12 versus Sony NEX-5R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-12 compared to the NEX-5R.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and NEX-5R is 89 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-12 and NEX-5R.
All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ-12 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-5R will show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ-12 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Olympus SZ-12 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-12 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 pounds) | 276g (0.61 pounds) |
Physical 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 score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 910 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 330 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $350 | $750 |