Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony NEX-5T
TG-1 iHS | NEX-5T |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
NEX-5T | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | May 2012 | Newer by 15 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 610k | Clearer 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 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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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 |