Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-5

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is pretty similar but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The TG-4 was manufactured 4 years later than the NEX-5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-4 grades versus the NEX-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 has got external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-4 vs the NEX-5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and NEX-5 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and NEX-5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-4 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus TG-4 will offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent TG-4 should have a benefit in sensor technology.