Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-850 iHS was unveiled 18 months later than the NEX-5R which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-850 iHS scores versus the NEX-5R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the NEX-5R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and NEX-5R is 91 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and NEX-5R.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The TG-850 iHS features the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF harder. The younger TG-850 iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.