Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX50V

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX50V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was introduced 4 years later than the HX50V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-5 matches up against the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-5 vs the HX50V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and HX50V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and HX50V.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to show greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.