Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Introduced June 2013
(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 2012
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5N
- New Model is Sony NEX-5T
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony NEX-5R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is pretty close but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) have different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SZ-15 was released 10 months after the NEX-5R which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SZ-15 grades versus the NEX-5R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony NEX-5R
SZ-15 | NEX-5R | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | August 2012 | Newer by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Olympus SZ-15
NEX-5R | SZ-15 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony NEX-5R
SZ-15 | NEX-5R | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Sony NEX-5R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-15 against the NEX-5R.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and NEX-5R is 88 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and NEX-5R.
All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The SZ-15 includes the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The more modern SZ-15 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | LCD | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 pounds) | 276g (0.61 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 330 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $200 | $750 |