Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Introduced October 2011
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5
- Updated by Sony NEX-5R
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony NEX-5N, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) boast different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-810 was unveiled within a month of the NEX-5N so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-810 grades vs the NEX-5N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-5N Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony NEX-5N
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Olympus TG-810
NEX-5N | TG-810 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony NEX-5N
TG-810 | NEX-5N | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | October 2011 | Same generation | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-810 vs the NEX-5N.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and NEX-5N is 92 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and NEX-5N.
Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-810 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-5N will provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-810 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2011-10-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lb) | 269 gr (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1079 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 460 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $428 | $550 |