Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus TG-320 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 (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2012
(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
- Announced August 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
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The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus TG-320 and Sony NEX-5T, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively similar but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-320 was manufactured 19 months before the NEX-5T which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-320 grades against the NEX-5T with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony NEX-5T
| TG-320 | NEX-5T |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus TG-320
| NEX-5T | TG-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2013 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 19 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony NEX-5T
| TG-320 | NEX-5T |
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-320 and the NEX-5T.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and NEX-5T is 94 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and NEX-5T.
All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-320 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-5T will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2013-08-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) | 276 grams (0.61 pounds) |
| 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 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 shots | 330 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $0 | $400 |