Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
- Revealed March 2014
- Later Model is Olympus SH-2
(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
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.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Sony NEX-5T
SH-1 | NEX-5T | |||
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Released | March 2014 | August 2013 | Newer by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus SH-1
NEX-5T | SH-1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Sony NEX-5T
SH-1 | NEX-5T | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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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 |