Olympus 1 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus 1 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Announced November 2013
- Successor is Olympus 1s
(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 2013
- Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus 1 versus Sony NEX-5T, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and NEX-5T (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 1 was announced 3 months later than the NEX-5T so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the 1 scores against the NEX-5T with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Sony NEX-5T
| 1 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus 1
| NEX-5T | 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus 1 and Sony NEX-5T
| 1 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2013 |  | August 2013 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Olympus 1 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 has external dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 1 versus Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 versus the NEX-5T.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and NEX-5T is 79 and 89 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and NEX-5T.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-5T will offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively.
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Olympus 1 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2013-11-25 | 2013-08-27 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VI | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 99 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | LCD | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/2000 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 402 gr (0.89 lbs) | 276 gr (0.61 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 51 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 179 | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 pictures | 330 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-5 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $700 | $400 |
