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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony NEX-5R
(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
  • Released August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is pretty comparable but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-16 iHS was unveiled 5 months later than the NEX-5R and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SZ-16 iHS grades against the NEX-5R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Sony NEX-5R

 SZ-16 iHS NEX-5R 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 NEX-5R SZ-16 iHS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony NEX-5R

 SZ-16 iHS NEX-5R 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2012Same age
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS provides external dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the NEX-5R.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and NEX-5R is 89 and 89 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and NEX-5R.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SZ-16 iHS provides the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh harder.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5R
35
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Street photography with Sony NEX-5R
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography advice
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
68
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-5R Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
73
provides touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-5R Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
31
touchscreen capability
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony NEX-5R
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSSony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-08 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 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
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 276 grams (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 rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 910
Other
Battery life 220 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $230 $750