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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-3
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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5N
  • New Model is Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SH-2 vs Sony NEX-5R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is relatively similar but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The SH-2 was released 2 years after the NEX-5R which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SH-2 grades vs the NEX-5R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Sony NEX-5R

 SH-2 NEX-5R 
RevealedMarch 2015August 2012More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Olympus SH-2

 NEX-5R SH-2 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Sony NEX-5R

 SH-2 NEX-5R 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 offers exterior 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-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-2 vs Sony NEX-5R in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH-2 versus the NEX-5R.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and NEX-5R is 88 and 89 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and NEX-5R.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The SH-2 contains the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The younger SH-2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Portrait photography camera
44
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography features
Sony NEX-5R Street photography features
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
lighter than others (271 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography advice
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
68
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-5R Travel photography information
74
good battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than others (271g)
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
73
includes touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Landscape photography camera
55
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
good battery (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
31
touchscreen enabled
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus SH-2 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Sony NEX-5R
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-2 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-03-11 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
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 images 330 images
Battery format 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 feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $750