Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX30V
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX30V 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
- Introduced May 2017
- Older Model is Olympus TG-4
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony HX30V
TG-5 | HX30V | |||
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Announced | May 2017 | February 2012 | More recent by 64 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Olympus TG-5
HX30V | TG-5 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony HX30V
TG-5 | HX30V | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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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 |