Olympus TG-310 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Introduced October 2011
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5
- Renewed by Sony NEX-5R
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Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-310 and Sony NEX-5N, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is fairly similar but the TG-310 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-310 was announced 9 months prior to the NEX-5N which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-310 matches up vs the NEX-5N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-310 vs Sony NEX-5N Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony NEX-5N
| TG-310 | NEX-5N |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Olympus TG-310
| NEX-5N | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2011 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 9 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony NEX-5N
| TG-310 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-310 and Sony NEX-5N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 against the NEX-5N.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and NEX-5N is 94 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and NEX-5N.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-310 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony NEX-5N will offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus TG-310 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2011-10-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 269 grams (0.59 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1079 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 photographs | 460 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $0 | $550 |