Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A6400

Here, we are looking at the Olympus TG-5 and Sony A6400, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-5 was released 20 months earlier than the A6400 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-5 scores vs the A6400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony Alpha a6400. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 has got outside measurements 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 A6400 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-5 and Sony A6400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TG-5 against the A6400.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and A6400 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and A6400.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A6400 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.