Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A380
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A380 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched May 2017
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
- Replacement is Olympus TG-6
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A380 Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A380, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is relatively close but the TG-5 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-5 was unveiled 7 years later than the A380 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-5 scores vs the A380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A380 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony A380
TG-5 | A380 | |||
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Announced | May 2017 | August 2009 | More recent by 95 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Olympus TG-5
A380 | TG-5 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony A380
TG-5 | A380 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 has external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A380 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TG-5 against the A380.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and A380 is 90 and 68 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and A380.
Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-5 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A380 will render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A380 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2017-05-17 | 2009-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) | 519 grams (1.14 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 614 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | 500 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $449 | $899 |