Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Introduced May 2019
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Announced October 2011
- Older Model is Sony NEX-5
- Replacement is Sony NEX-5R
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-5N, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-6 was brought out 7 years later than the NEX-5N and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-6 matches up vs the NEX-5N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-5N Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony NEX-5N
TG-6 | NEX-5N | |||
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Announced | May 2019 | October 2011 | Fresher by 93 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Olympus TG-6
NEX-5N | TG-6 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony NEX-5N
TG-6 | NEX-5N | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-5N in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-6 against the NEX-5N.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and NEX-5N is 90 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and NEX-5N.
As you can see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-6 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony NEX-5N will resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer TG-6 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-05-22 | 2011-10-03 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VIII | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
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 PC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 253g (0.56 pounds) | 269g (0.59 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1079 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | 460 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $449 | $550 |