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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2017
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Successor is Olympus TG-6
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • New Model is Sony HX200V
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX100V Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony HX100V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was introduced 5 years after the HX100V which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-5 matches up vs the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony HX100V

 TG-5 HX100V 
LaunchedMay 2017October 2011Newer by 68 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Olympus TG-5

 HX100V TG-5 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony HX100V

 TG-5 HX100V 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony HX100V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-5 compared to the HX100V.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and HX100V.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX100V to give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
Portrait photography with Sony HX100V
39
manual focus
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography features
Sony HX100V Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (250 grams)
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography information
Sony HX100V Sports photography information
46
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX100V Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
environment proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (250g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (577g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography features
Sony HX100V Landscape photography features
57
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery power (340 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX100V Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
heavier than others (250g)
25
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (577 grams)
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sony HX100V
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-05-17 2011-10-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.70 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 lb) 577g (1.27 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $449 $429