Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-5R 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
- Launched February 2015
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5N
- New Model is Sony NEX-5T
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The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-5R, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-860 was launched 2 years after the NEX-5R which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-860 grades against the NEX-5R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony NEX-5R
| TG-860 | NEX-5R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2015 |  | August 2012 | Newer by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Olympus TG-860
| NEX-5R | TG-860 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony NEX-5R
| TG-860 | NEX-5R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 enjoys outside dimensions 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-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-5R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-860 compared to the NEX-5R.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and NEX-5R is 91 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and NEX-5R.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The TG-860 has the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The fresher TG-860 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2012-08-29 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Yes | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 224 grams (0.49 pounds) | 276 grams (0.61 pounds) |
| Physical 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 Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 910 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | Li-50B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $279 | $750 |
