Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX1
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38 Features
51 Overall
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![Olympus Tough TG-5 front Olympus Tough TG-5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Tough-TG-5/Olympus-TG-5-front.jpg)
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67 Imaging
32 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost 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
- Older Model is Olympus TG-4
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Announced April 2009
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX1 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor dimensions.
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The TG-5 was revealed 8 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-5 matches up vs the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony HX1
TG-5 | HX1 | |||
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Announced | May 2017 | ![]() | April 2009 | Fresher by 99 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Olympus TG-5
HX1 | TG-5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony HX1
TG-5 | HX1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 features exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-5 versus the HX1.
![Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX1 size comparison Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX1-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and HX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.
![Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and HX1.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus TG-5 will provide more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
![Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2017-05-17 | 2009-04-22 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 9.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1440x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lb) | 544 grams (1.20 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $449 | $47,999 |