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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89 Imaging
56 Features
69 Overall
61

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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
  • Launched April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-5
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus TG-4 and Sony NEX-5N, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The TG-4 was launched 3 years after the NEX-5N which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-4 grades against the NEX-5N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony NEX-5N

		

		

			
 TG-4 NEX-5N 
ReleasedApril 2015October 2011Newer by 43 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 NEX-5N TG-4 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony NEX-5N

		

		

			
 TG-4 NEX-5N 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 has got outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-4 and Sony NEX-5N in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-4 against the NEX-5N.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and NEX-5N is 90 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and NEX-5N.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The TG-4 has the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The fresher TG-4 will have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography features
47
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
73
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Street photography information
Sony NEX-5N Street photography information
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
80
 screen tilts
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 provides focus via touch
 good ISO range (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony NEX-5N as a Sports photography camera
48
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 good battery power (380 per charge)
 slow fps (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
58
 good megapixels (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 great battery power (460 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography info
74
 good battery power (380 shots)
 weather proof
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition in class (247g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
70
 great battery power (460 shots)
 provides focus via touch
 good megapixels (16MP)
 no Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography advice
62
 manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 good battery power (380 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 small sensor (1/2.3")
71
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 great battery power (460 per charge)
 lack of image stabilization
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging highlights
34
 really wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (247g)
33
 screen is touchscreen
 provides face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 no mic jack
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony NEX-5N
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-04-13 2011-10-03
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 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
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 269 gr (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 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 380 photos 460 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $379 $550