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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Sony NEX-5T
(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
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony NEX-5T, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-1 iHS was announced 15 months before the NEX-5T which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-1 iHS grades vs the NEX-5T when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony NEX-5T

 TG-1 iHS NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 NEX-5T TG-1 iHS 
RevealedAugust 2013May 2012Newer by 15 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k610kClearer screen (+312k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony NEX-5T

 TG-1 iHS NEX-5T 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS comes with physical measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 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).

Check out the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the NEX-5T.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and NEX-5T is 91 and 89 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and NEX-5T.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
27
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
69
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery pack (350 per charge)
weather proofing
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography info
46
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Vlogging camera
36
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony NEX-5T
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-05-08 2013-08-27
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 610 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 350 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $400