Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A230

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A230, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the A230 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-5 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-5 was unveiled 8 years later than the A230 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-5 grades versus the A230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 offers physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-5 and the A230.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and A230 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and A230.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-5 will give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.