Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Sony NEX-5R
SZ-16 iHS | NEX-5R |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
NEX-5R | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer 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 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | August 2012 | Same age | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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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 |