Olympus SH-3 vs Sony NEX-5T

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SH-3 versus Sony NEX-5T, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively close but the SH-3 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The SH-3 was announced 2 years later than the NEX-5T and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SH-3 scores vs the NEX-5T in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 features outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while 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-3 versus Sony NEX-5T in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SH-3 compared to the NEX-5T.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and NEX-5T is 88 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and NEX-5T.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The SH-3 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The more recent SH-3 should have a benefit in sensor technology.