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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89 Imaging
58 Features
79 Overall
66

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

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • New Model is Olympus TG-5
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus TG-4 and Sony NEX-5T, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-4 was brought out 20 months after the NEX-5T making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-4 scores versus the NEX-5T with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

			
 TG-4 NEX-5T 
RevealedApril 2015August 2013More modern by 20 months
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 NEX-5T TG-4 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 TG-4 NEX-5T 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

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

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-4 and Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-4 vs the NEX-5T.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and NEX-5T is 90 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and NEX-5T.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The TG-4 has the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh more difficult. The younger TG-4 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography features
47
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
74
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
 Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
80
 tilting screen
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 great ISO range (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography highlights
48
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery pack (380 shots)
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
69
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 supports phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5T
74
 good battery pack (380 per charge)
 environment proof
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competition in class (247g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
77
 supports focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 no Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography factors
62
 manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proof
 good battery pack (380 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
70
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5T
34
 really wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (247g)
73
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen enabled
 has face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lack of image stabilization
 no microphone support
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony NEX-5T
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-04-13 2013-08-27
Physical type 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 25 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 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    
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
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 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 380 pictures 330 pictures
Type of battery 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 recording    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $379 $400