Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Released June 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
- Revealed August 2013
- Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony NEX-5T, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the NEX-5T with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony NEX-5T
| TG-2 iHS | NEX-5T |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
| NEX-5T | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 610k | Clearer screen (+312k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony NEX-5T
| TG-2 iHS | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2013 |  | August 2013 | Same generation |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides physical measurements 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-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the NEX-5T.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and NEX-5T is 91 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and NEX-5T.
Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2013-06-28 | 2013-08-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-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 | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| 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 | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 610 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | OLED | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 230g (0.51 lbs) | 276g (0.61 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 images | 330 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | Li-90B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | 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 | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $380 | $400 |