Olympus TG-310 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
- Released January 2011
(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
- Released August 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
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Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony NEX-5T, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively close but the TG-310 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-310 was unveiled 3 years prior to the NEX-5T which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-310 matches up versus the NEX-5T when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-310 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-310 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony NEX-5T
| TG-310 | NEX-5T |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus TG-310
| NEX-5T | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2013 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 32 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony NEX-5T
| TG-310 | NEX-5T |
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony NEX-5T in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TG-310 versus the NEX-5T.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and NEX-5T is 94 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and NEX-5T.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-310 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-5T will result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus TG-310 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2011-01-06 | 2013-08-27 |
| 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 276g (0.61 lbs) |
| 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 score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 images | 330 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $0 | $400 |