Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Revealed May 2019
- Replaced the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Released August 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-5T, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-6 was launched 5 years later than the NEX-5T and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-6 scores vs the NEX-5T in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony NEX-5T
| TG-6 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2019 |  | August 2013 | More recent by 70 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus TG-6
| NEX-5T | TG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony NEX-5T
| TG-6 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-6 and the NEX-5T.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and NEX-5T is 90 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and NEX-5T.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-6 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger TG-6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2019-05-22 | 2013-08-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VIII | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | 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 | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash settings | 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 253g (0.56 lb) | 276g (0.61 lb) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 images | 330 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $449 | $400 |