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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX220

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand 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
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-4
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-5 and Sony WX220, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-5 was announced 3 years later than the WX220 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-5 matches up vs the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony WX220

 TG-5 WX220 
AnnouncedMay 2017February 2014Fresher by 40 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Olympus TG-5

 WX220 TG-5 

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony WX220

 TG-5 WX220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 features outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-5 compared to the WX220.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and WX220 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and WX220.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX220 to result in extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
39
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
37
good MP (18MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography highlights
Sony WX220 Street photography highlights
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (250g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX220 Sports photography highlights
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography features
Sony WX220 Travel photography features
68
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (250g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
69
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
57
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging advice
Sony WX220 Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
heavier than others in class (250g)
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sony WX220
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2017-05-17 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII Bionz X
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photos 210 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $449 $198