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PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 340
OTHER FEATURES Timelapse recording: Yes
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Built-in
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 20 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5472 x 3648
SENSOR Sensor size: 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (minimum): 80
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 25600
IMAGE White balance presets: 9
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 30 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Shutter priority: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Manual exposure mode: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 24.0 fps
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES WB Bracketing: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,228,800
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Electronic
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 315
Summary
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better than the Olympus Tough TG-5 maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels (12 megapixels). The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V is equipped with larger sensor than the Olympus Tough TG-5: 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) versus 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm). This is very significant advantage of this camera as large sensor allows you to shoot pictures of the better quality. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V has more presets of white balance - 9. This option gives you more control over colour. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V offers more number of focus points in compare with the Olympus Tough TG-5: 315 vs 25. More focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on subjects which are not centred.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V has tilting LCD which will allow you to shoot amazing selfies. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V screen is better as it has more number of screen dots 1,228,800 in comparison to 460,000 dots of the Olympus Tough TG-5 display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V offers better minimum (30 seconds) and maximum (1/2000 second) shutter speeds.
The Olympus Tough TG-5 battery life is better in compare to the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V battery life. According to CIPA standards you will be able to capture 340 photos with the Tough TG-5 and only 220 with the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The Olympus Tough TG-5 weighs 250g which is 49g lighter than the weight of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The Olympus Tough TG-5 is equipped with built-in GPS. This feature can be useful if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to check the image metadata and find out exactly where a picture was captured.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V has 15 advantages and the Olympus Tough TG-5 only 4 so the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V will become the best choice. Get the lowest price on Amazon