Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Successor is Olympus TG-4
(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
- Launched August 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
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Below, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-5T, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty similar but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-3 was launched 8 months later than the NEX-5T so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TG-3 matches up against the NEX-5T with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony NEX-5T
| TG-3 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2014 |  | August 2013 | More recent by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus TG-3
| NEX-5T | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony NEX-5T
| TG-3 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-3 enjoys exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-3 against the NEX-5T.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and NEX-5T is 90 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and NEX-5T.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The TG-3 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The more modern TG-3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2014-03-31 | 2013-08-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VII | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 247g (0.54 lbs) | 276g (0.61 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 330 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $350 | $400 |