Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5N
- Later Model is Sony NEX-5T
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony NEX-5R, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is pretty similar but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-830 iHS was unveiled 5 months later than the NEX-5R which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-830 iHS matches up vs the NEX-5R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony NEX-5R
TG-830 iHS | NEX-5R |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
NEX-5R | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony NEX-5R
TG-830 iHS | NEX-5R | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | August 2012 | Similar generation | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features outside dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony NEX-5R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the NEX-5R.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and NEX-5R is 91 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and NEX-5R.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The TG-830 iHS uses the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF trickier.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
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 | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | 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 metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 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 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 910 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 330 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $0 | $750 |