Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced July 2011
- Successor is Olympus VR-330
(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
- Revealed August 2013
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the VR-320 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty comparable but the VR-320 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe VR-320 was released 3 years prior to the NEX-5T which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VR-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the VR-320 grades versus the NEX-5T with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-320 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Sony NEX-5T
VR-320 | NEX-5T |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus VR-320
NEX-5T | VR-320 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | July 2011 | Newer by 25 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Sony NEX-5T
VR-320 | NEX-5T | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-320 offers outer measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Examine the Olympus VR-320 versus Sony NEX-5T in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the VR-320 compared to the NEX-5T.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-320 and NEX-5T is 94 and 89 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-320 and NEX-5T.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VR-320 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony NEX-5T will show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged VR-320 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-320 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Olympus VR-320 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus VR-320 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2013-08-27 |
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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 99 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | 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 | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $179 | $400 |