Olympus TG-870 vs Sony NEX-5
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched January 2016
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-860
(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
- Released June 2010
- Updated by Sony NEX-5N
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Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-870 and Sony NEX-5, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is fairly close but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-870 was released 5 years after the NEX-5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-870 grades versus the NEX-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony NEX-5
| TG-870 | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2016 |  | June 2010 | Newer by 68 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Olympus TG-870
| NEX-5 | TG-870 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony NEX-5
| TG-870 | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 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).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-870 against the NEX-5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and NEX-5 is 91 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-870 and NEX-5.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-870 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Olympus TG-870 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-870 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2016-01-06 | 2010-06-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 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 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 921k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 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), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 221g (0.49 pounds) | 287g (0.63 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" 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 | 300 photos | 330 photos |
| Battery style | 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 type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $280 | $599 |