Olympus VH-515 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Announced August 2012
(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
- Released August 2013
- Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus VH-515 vs Sony NEX-5T, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the VH-515 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe VH-515 was released 12 months earlier than the NEX-5T so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the VH-515 grades versus the NEX-5T in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-515 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-515 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony NEX-5T
| VH-515 | NEX-5T |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus VH-515
| NEX-5T | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2013 |  | August 2012 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony NEX-5T
| VH-515 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-515 provides exterior 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 dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus VH-515 vs Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VH-515 versus the NEX-5T.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and NEX-5T is 95 and 89 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VH-515 and NEX-5T.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VH-515 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-5T will give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older VH-515 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus VH-515 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2013-08-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) | 276 gr (0.61 lbs) |
| 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 score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $648 | $400 |