Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-5R

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-5R, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is very well matched but the VH-410 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The VH-410 was released within a month of the NEX-5R and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the VH-410 grades versus the NEX-5R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VH-410 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R 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).

Compare the Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-5R in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the VH-410 compared to the NEX-5R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and NEX-5R is 95 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and NEX-5R.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The VH-410 has the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field more difficult.