Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A9
90 Imaging
38 Features
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65 Imaging
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93 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced May 2017
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
- Released April 2017
- Renewed by Sony A9 II
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A9 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A9, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and A9 (24MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-5 was revealed about the same time to the A9 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-5 matches up vs the A9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A9 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Sony Alpha A9. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony A9
TG-5 | A9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Olympus TG-5
A9 | TG-5 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 460k | Sharper display (+980k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony A9
TG-5 | A9 | |||
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Released | May 2017 | April 2017 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 features outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony A9 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-5 versus the A9.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and A9 is 90 and 65 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and A9.
Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-5 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A9 will produce extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A9 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Alpha A9 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Alpha A9 |
Class | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2017-05-17 | 2017-04-19 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VIII | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames per sec | 20.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lb) | 673 gr (1.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 92 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3517 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | 650 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | One | 2 |
Price at release | $449 | $4,498 |