Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-5R

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony NEX-5R, former is 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-5R (16MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-4 was released 2 years after the NEX-5R which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-4 scores versus the NEX-5R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 has outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony NEX-5R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-4 against the NEX-5R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and NEX-5R is 90 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and NEX-5R.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The TG-4 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The more modern TG-4 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.