Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Announced March 2014
- Refreshed by Olympus SH-2
(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 2012
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5N
- Updated by Sony NEX-5T
Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is pretty similar but the SH-1 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SH-1 was introduced 20 months after the NEX-5R which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SH-1 matches up versus the NEX-5R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Sony NEX-5R
SH-1 | NEX-5R | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | August 2012 | More modern by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Olympus SH-1
NEX-5R | SH-1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Sony NEX-5R
SH-1 | NEX-5R | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 provides exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R 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).
Take a look at the Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SH-1 against the NEX-5R.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and NEX-5R is 88 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and NEX-5R.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SH-1 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The more recent SH-1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-03-31 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 99 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 gr (0.60 pounds) | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 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 | 380 photos | 330 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $349 | $750 |