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Olympus 9000 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Olympus 9000 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 9000
Sony NEX-5T
(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
  • Announced August 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus 9000 versus Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the 9000 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The 9000 was launched 5 years earlier than the NEX-5T which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 9000 matches up versus the NEX-5T with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Sony NEX-5T

 9000 NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus 9000

 NEX-5T 9000 
AnnouncedAugust 2013May 2009Newer by 52 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Sony NEX-5T

 9000 NEX-5T 

Olympus 9000 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 9000 vs the NEX-5T.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and NEX-5T is 92 and 89 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and NEX-5T.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 9000 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-5T will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 9000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 9000 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 9000
Street photography with Sony NEX-5T
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (225 grams)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
69
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (225g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
77
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 9000
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5T
27
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (225 grams)
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
missing external microphone support
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Olympus 9000 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Sony NEX-5T
 Olympus Stylus 9000Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Otherwise known as mju 9000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-05-14 2013-08-27
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225g (0.50 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 - 330 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $400