Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Revealed May 2017
- Superseded the Olympus TG-4
- Successor is Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Announced October 2011
- Older Model is Sony NEX-5
- Successor is Sony NEX-5R
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Here is a complete overview of the Olympus TG-5 and Sony NEX-5N, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-5 was unveiled 5 years later than the NEX-5N and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-5 grades against the NEX-5N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony NEX-5N
| TG-5 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2017 |  | October 2011 | Fresher by 69 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Olympus TG-5
| NEX-5N | TG-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony NEX-5N
| TG-5 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-5 and Sony NEX-5N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TG-5 against the NEX-5N.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and NEX-5N is 90 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and NEX-5N.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-5N will give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-5 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2017-05-17 | 2011-10-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lb) | 269 grams (0.59 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1079 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 shots | 460 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $449 | $550 |