Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-5
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Replacement is Sony NEX-5N
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Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is very well matched but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-850 iHS was revealed 3 years later than the NEX-5 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-850 iHS matches up against the NEX-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony NEX-5
| TG-850 iHS | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2014 |  | June 2010 | Fresher by 45 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| NEX-5 | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony NEX-5
| TG-850 iHS | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the NEX-5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and NEX-5 is 91 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and NEX-5.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-850 iHS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-850 iHS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2014-01-29 | 2010-06-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VII | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lbs) | 287 grams (0.63 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 796 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 shots | 330 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $250 | $599 |