Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The TG-630 iHS was introduced 7 months earlier than the NEX-5T so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS 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 brief introduction of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the NEX-5T in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the NEX-5T.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and NEX-5T is 94 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and NEX-5T.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-630 iHS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-5T will offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged TG-630 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.