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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony NEX-5N, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The TG-2 iHS was released 22 months later than the NEX-5N making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the NEX-5N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony NEX-5N

 TG-2 iHS NEX-5N 
AnnouncedJune 2013October 2011More recent by 22 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 NEX-5N TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k610kSharper display (+310k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony NEX-5N

 TG-2 iHS NEX-5N 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony NEX-5N in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the NEX-5N.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and NEX-5N is 91 and 89 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and NEX-5N.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-2 iHS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-5N will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography information
27
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography details
Sony NEX-5N Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography info
Sony NEX-5N Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
58
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery power (460 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
environment proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
70
great battery power (460 per charge)
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Landscape photography camera
46
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
71
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (460 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging advice
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
33
touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony NEX-5N
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-06-28 2011-10-03
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 610k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech OLED Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 230g (0.51 lb) 269g (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 350 images 460 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $380 $550