Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced March 2011
(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
- Introduced August 2012
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5N
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-5T
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
Let's look closer at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony NEX-5R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is very close but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-30MR was unveiled 18 months earlier than the NEX-5R making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the NEX-5R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Sony NEX-5R
SZ-30MR | NEX-5R |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Olympus SZ-30MR
NEX-5R | SZ-30MR | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | March 2011 | More modern by 18 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony NEX-5R
SZ-30MR | NEX-5R | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR enjoys external measurements 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 sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony NEX-5R in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the NEX-5R.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and NEX-5R is 89 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and NEX-5R.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The SZ-30MR provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh more difficult. The more aged SZ-30MR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-30MR | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-03-02 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
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 mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 lb) | 276g (0.61 lb) |
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 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 | 220 shots | 330 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | 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 | One | One |
Cost at launch | $279 | $750 |