Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Introduced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Revealed October 2011
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5
- Replacement is Sony NEX-5R
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony NEX-5N, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is fairly comparable but the VH-410 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe VH-410 was launched 11 months after the NEX-5N which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the VH-410 scores versus the NEX-5N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-5N Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-410 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony NEX-5N
VH-410 | NEX-5N | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | October 2011 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Olympus VH-410
NEX-5N | VH-410 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony NEX-5N
VH-410 | NEX-5N | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VH-410 versus Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the VH-410 versus the NEX-5N.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and NEX-5N is 95 and 89 respectively.
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and NEX-5N.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The VH-410 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The fresher VH-410 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VH-410 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2011-10-03 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 152 gr (0.34 pounds) | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1079 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 460 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $186 | $550 |