Olympus TG-5 vs Sony HX9V

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-5 and Sony HX9V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was brought out 5 years after the HX9V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-5 grades against the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 provides outer 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 HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-5 and Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-5 against the HX9V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and HX9V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and HX9V.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX9V to produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger TG-5 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.