Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5R

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.