Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Launched January 2013
(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
- Launched August 2013
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony NEX-5T, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe XZ-10 was announced 6 months before the NEX-5T which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the XZ-10 scores vs the NEX-5T for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony NEX-5T
| XZ-10 | NEX-5T |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus XZ-10
| NEX-5T | XZ-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony NEX-5T
| XZ-10 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | August 2013 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the XZ-10 against the NEX-5T.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and NEX-5T is 91 and 89 respectively.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and NEX-5T.
As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-10 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-5T will provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2013-01-30 | 2013-08-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 35 | 99 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 920k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 221 grams (0.49 lbs) | 276 grams (0.61 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 shots | 330 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | Li-50B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $428 | $400 |