Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched 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
- Introduced August 2013
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-5T, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively close but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-610 was introduced 3 years earlier than the NEX-5T and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-610 scores vs the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-610 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony NEX-5T
| TG-610 | NEX-5T |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus TG-610
| NEX-5T | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2013 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 32 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Clearer screen (+2k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony NEX-5T
| TG-610 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-5T in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-610 and the NEX-5T.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and NEX-5T is 93 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and NEX-5T.
Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-610 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-5T will result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older TG-610 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus TG-610 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 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 measurements | 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 | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190g (0.42 pounds) | 276g (0.61 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 210 images | 330 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | 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 feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $223 | $400 |