Olympus SH-2 vs Sony NEX-5T

Below, we are comparing the Olympus SH-2 vs Sony NEX-5T, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very similar but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The SH-2 was brought out 19 months after the NEX-5T making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SH-2 matches up versus the NEX-5T in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 offers external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-2 vs Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-2 vs the NEX-5T.

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

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and NEX-5T.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The SH-2 comes with the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh trickier. The fresher SH-2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.