Olympus SH-3 vs Sony NEX-5R

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SH-3 and Sony NEX-5R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is very close but the SH-3 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SH-3 was revealed 3 years later than the NEX-5R and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SH-3 grades against the NEX-5R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 features external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-3 compared to the NEX-5R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and NEX-5R is 88 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and NEX-5R.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The SH-3 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The more modern SH-3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.