Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX9

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX9, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was introduced 6 years after the WX9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-5 matches up against the WX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony WX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-5 against the WX9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and WX9 is 90 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and WX9.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX9 to offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.