Sony NEX-5R vs Olympus OM-D E-M10

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      Specifications

      General Sony NEX-5R Olympus OM-D E-M10
      BrandSonyOlympus
      ModelNEX-5ROM-D E-M10
      Predecessor ModelSony NEX-5N
      Successor ModelSony NEX-5T Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      MSRPWith 18-55mmm : $750/ £670/€749 ; Body Only: $650$699.99 / £529.99 / €599 (body only), $799.99 / £699.99 / €799 (with 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 lens (standard in US, EZ in Europe)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony NEX-5R Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.4 x 15.6 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels17 Megapixel17.2 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600200 - 25,600
      Photo Sony NEX-5R Olympus OM-D E-M10
      ProcessorBIONZTruePic VII
      Max Image Resolution4912 x 32644608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 13763200 x 2400, 1280 x 960
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardSuper fine, fine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      Focus Sony NEX-5R Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual FocusSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points9981
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony NEX-5R Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Lens MountSony EMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony NEX-5R Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony NEX-5R Olympus OM-D E-M10
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.15x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.58x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Sony NEX-5R Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps8.0 fps
      Flash Sony NEX-5R Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Flash Auto
      Redeye
      Fill-in
      Flash Off
      Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain)
      Slow sync.(1st curtain)
      Slow sync.(2nd curtain)
      Manual
      Flash Range5.80 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionProprietaryHot Shoe, PC Terminal, Proprietary, Wireless
      Exposure Sony NEX-5R Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Sony NEX-5R Olympus OM-D E-M10
      DxO Low Light ISO910884
      DxO Color Depth23.722.8
      DxO Dynamic Range13.112.3
      DxO Overall Score7872
      Video Sony NEX-5R Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Video FormatsAVCHDH.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony NEX-5R Olympus OM-D E-M10
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony NEX-5R Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control by optional RMT-DSLR1 Optional Remote cable RM-UC1
      Environmental Sony NEX-5R Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony NEX-5R Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Dimensions111 x 59 x 39 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 1.54")119 x 82 x 46 mm (4.69 x 3.24 x 1.81")
      Weight (inc. batteries)276 g (0.61 lb / 9.74 oz)396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.8 x 5.3 x 4.8"9.3 x 6 x 4.1"
      Package Weight2.2 lb
      Power and Storage Sony NEX-5R Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Battery PackNPFW50BLS-5
      Battery Life330 shots320 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony NEX-5R Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10sec 3 images 12 sec., 2 sec.,custom Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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