Olympus TG-5 vs Sony TX9
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(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
- Launched May 2017
- Replaced the Olympus TG-4
- Successor is Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed July 2010
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony TX9 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-5 and Sony TX9, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-5 was manufactured 6 years after the TX9 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-5 grades against the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony TX9
TG-5 | TX9 | |||
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Revealed | May 2017 | July 2010 | Newer by 84 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Olympus TG-5
TX9 | TG-5 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony TX9
TG-5 | TX9 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-5 and Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-5 against the TX9.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and TX9 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and TX9.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-5 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2017-05-17 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $449 | $799 |