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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus SH-2
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly similar but the SH-1 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The SH-1 was unveiled 8 months after the NEX-5T and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SH-1 scores versus the NEX-5T in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 SH-1 NEX-5T 
ReleasedMarch 2014August 2013Newer by 8 months

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

 NEX-5T SH-1 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 SH-1 NEX-5T 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 enjoys physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5T in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-1 compared to the NEX-5T.

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

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and NEX-5T is 88 and 89 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and NEX-5T.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The SH-1 comes with the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh more challenging. The fresher SH-1 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography highlights
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Street photography info
Sony NEX-5T Street photography info
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (271g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography factors
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
69
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography info
74
good battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
includes focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
77
has touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography information
49
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery life (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging features
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging features
37
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Sony NEX-5T
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus SH-1 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-03-31 2013-08-27
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271g (0.60 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
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 score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 330 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B 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 recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $349 $400