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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(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
Sony NEX-5R
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Sony NEX-5R

 SH-1 NEX-5R 
LaunchedMarch 2014August 2012More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Olympus SH-1

 NEX-5R SH-1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Sony NEX-5R

 SH-1 NEX-5R 
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-1
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5R
37
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (271g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography highlights
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (380 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
68
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-5R Travel photography details
74
good battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition (271g)
has touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
73
offers touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography info
49
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
good battery (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-5R Vlogging details
37
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
lighter than competition (271 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
31
has touchscreen
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone support
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Sony NEX-5R
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Sony Alpha NEX-5R
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