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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(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
  • Introduced May 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX20V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX50V
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony HX30V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was revealed 5 years later than the HX30V and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-5 grades against the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony HX30V

 TG-5 HX30V 
AnnouncedMay 2017February 2012More recent by 64 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Olympus TG-5

 HX30V TG-5 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony HX30V

 TG-5 HX30V 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys 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 HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony HX30V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-5 versus the HX30V.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and HX30V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and HX30V.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX30V to give more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX30V Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (250 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography information
Sony HX30V Sports photography information
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high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography info
Sony HX30V Travel photography info
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good battery life (340 shots)
weather proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (250 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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lighter than competition (254g)
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
Landscape photography with Sony HX30V
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focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good battery life (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX30V as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (250 grams)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (254g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sony HX30V
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-05-17 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 lb) 254g (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 320 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $449 $420