Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S950
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
43
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(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
- Announced May 2017
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
- Replacement is Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Released February 2009
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Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus TG-5 and Sony S950, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-5 was unveiled 8 years later than the S950 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-5 scores vs the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony S950
| TG-5 | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2017 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 101 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Olympus TG-5
| S950 | TG-5 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony S950
| TG-5 | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 provides exterior 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 S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-5 against the S950.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and S950 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and S950.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-5 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger TG-5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony S950 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2017-05-17 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| 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 | - |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 250g (0.55 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 images | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $449 | $130 |