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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony NEX-5T
(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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony NEX-5T, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very comparable but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-850 iHS was introduced 6 months later than the NEX-5T which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-850 iHS scores versus the NEX-5T in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony NEX-5T

 TG-850 iHS NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 NEX-5T TG-850 iHS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony NEX-5T

 TG-850 iHS NEX-5T 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2013Same age
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony NEX-5T in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the NEX-5T.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

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

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and NEX-5T.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor measurements. The TG-850 iHS uses the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5T
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography info
Sony NEX-5T Street photography info
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography advice
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
69
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5T
72
better than average battery (330 per charge)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (21mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
77
has touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography information
50
really wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery (330 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging advice
33
really wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony NEX-5T
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-29 2013-08-27
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4616 x 3464 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 photographs
Style of battery 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 ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $250 $400