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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus TG-5 and Sony HX90V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was manufactured 2 years after the HX90V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-5 grades vs the HX90V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony HX90V

 TG-5 HX90V 
RevealedMay 2017April 2015Newer by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Olympus TG-5

 HX90V TG-5 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony HX90V

 TG-5 HX90V 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-5 compared to the HX90V.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and HX90V.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX90V to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX90V Portrait photography highlights
39
focusing manually
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
45
focusing manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography advice
Sony HX90V Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (250 grams)
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography info
Sony HX90V Sports photography info
46
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (360 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography factors
Sony HX90V Travel photography factors
68
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
environment proof
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (250g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
76
great battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX90V Landscape photography advice
57
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
great battery (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging details
Sony HX90V Vlogging details
34
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others (250 grams)
75
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sony HX90V
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-05-17 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII Bionz X
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 gr (0.55 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 photographs 360 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $449 $440