Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony NEX-5T 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
- Revealed March 2011
(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
- Launched August 2013
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively close but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-30MR was introduced 3 years prior to the NEX-5T which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SZ-30MR scores versus the NEX-5T when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Sony NEX-5T
SZ-30MR | NEX-5T |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus SZ-30MR
NEX-5T | SZ-30MR | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | March 2011 | Newer by 30 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Sony NEX-5T
SZ-30MR | NEX-5T | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T 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).
Look at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Sony NEX-5T in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SZ-30MR against the NEX-5T.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and NEX-5T is 89 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and NEX-5T.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The SZ-30MR contains the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh tougher. The more aged SZ-30MR will be behind in sensor tech.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-30MR | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-03-02 | 2013-08-27 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 99 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
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 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) | 276 grams (0.61 lbs) |
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 rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1015 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | 330 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $279 | $400 |