Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-5
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Olympus TG-860 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
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Renewed by Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Released June 2010
- Renewed by Sony NEX-5N
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is pretty similar but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-860 was revealed 4 years later than the NEX-5 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-860 scores versus the NEX-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony NEX-5
TG-860 | NEX-5 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | June 2010 | Fresher by 57 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Olympus TG-860
NEX-5 | TG-860 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony NEX-5
TG-860 | NEX-5 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-860 compared to the NEX-5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and NEX-5 is 91 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and NEX-5.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-860 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus TG-860 will deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern TG-860 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2010-06-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Bionz |
Sensor type | 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
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 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 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 | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 224 grams (0.49 lb) | 287 grams (0.63 lb) |
Physical 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 Overall 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 | 300 photos | 330 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $279 | $599 |