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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX50

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(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
Sony WX50
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony WX50

 TG-5 WX50 
AnnouncedMay 2017January 2012More modern by 65 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Olympus TG-5

 WX50 TG-5 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony WX50

 TG-5 WX50 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography features
Sony WX50 Portrait photography features
39
manual focus
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-5
Street photography with Sony WX50
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (250g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography advice
Sony WX50 Sports photography advice
46
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
Travel photography with Sony WX50
68
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (250g)
low resolution (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others (117g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
57
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
38
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (250g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sony WX50
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
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