Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony NEX-5T, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly similar but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The TG-830 iHS was introduced 7 months earlier than the NEX-5T which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-830 iHS grades against the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys outer measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony NEX-5T in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the NEX-5T.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and NEX-5T is 91 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and NEX-5T.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS includes the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF harder. The older TG-830 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.