Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX50
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push 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
- Old Model is Olympus TG-4
- Successor is Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX50 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Olympus TG-5 and Sony WX50, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-5 was revealed 5 years after the WX50 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-5 scores versus the WX50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony WX50
TG-5 | WX50 | |||
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Announced | May 2017 | January 2012 | More modern by 65 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Olympus TG-5
WX50 | TG-5 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony WX50
TG-5 | WX50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 has got physical 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 WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-5 and Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-5 versus the WX50.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and WX50.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX50 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2017-05-17 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 240 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $449 | $250 |