Olympus TG-310 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2011
(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
- Launched August 2012
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5N
- New Model is Sony NEX-5T
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The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony NEX-5R, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is very close but the TG-310 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-310 was introduced 20 months prior to the NEX-5R making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-310 scores against the NEX-5R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony NEX-5R
| TG-310 | NEX-5R |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Olympus TG-310
| NEX-5R | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2012 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 20 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony NEX-5R
| TG-310 | NEX-5R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-310 vs the NEX-5R.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and NEX-5R is 94 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and NEX-5R.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-310 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-5R will result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2012-08-29 |
| Body design | 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 276 gr (0.61 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 150 shots | 330 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $0 | $750 |