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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2012
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus VH-410 and Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively well matched but the VH-410 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The VH-410 was brought out 12 months prior to the NEX-5T and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the VH-410 matches up versus the NEX-5T in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Sony NEX-5T

 VH-410 NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus VH-410

 NEX-5T VH-410 
AnnouncedAugust 2013August 2012Newer by 12 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Sony NEX-5T

 VH-410 NEX-5T 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Olympus VH-410 and Sony NEX-5T in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the VH-410 against the NEX-5T.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and NEX-5T is 95 and 89 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-410 and NEX-5T.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The VH-410 includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF harder. The more aged VH-410 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5T
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
69
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
68
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
77
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography details
43
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
73
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
no microphone socket
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Olympus VH-410 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Sony NEX-5T
 Olympus VH-410Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus VH-410 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-08-21 2013-08-27
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 330 shots
Form of battery - 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $186 $400