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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony NEX-5T
(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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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

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.

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The 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 
ReleasedMay 2019August 2013More recent by 70 months
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus TG-6

 NEX-5T TG-6 
Screen typeTiltingFixed 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 dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-6
Street photography with Sony NEX-5T
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
47
max fps high (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
69
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography information
68
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (253g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
77
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography highlights
57
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery pack (340 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging features
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging features
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Sony NEX-5T
 Olympus Tough TG-6Sony 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