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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S930

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-4
  • Updated by Olympus TG-6
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S930 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-5 and Sony S930, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was brought out 8 years after the S930 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-5 matches up against the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony S930

 TG-5 S930 
AnnouncedMay 2017January 2009More modern by 102 months
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kSharper display (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus TG-5

 S930 TG-5 

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony S930

 TG-5 S930 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 provides outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-5 and Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-5 versus the S930.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and S930.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-5 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S930 Portrait photography highlights
39
manual focus
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (250g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography details
Sony S930 Sports photography details
46
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
Travel photography with Sony S930
68
great battery life (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (250g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography info
Sony S930 Landscape photography info
57
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4")
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (250 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sony S930
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-05-17 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 gr (0.55 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $449 $219