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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W320

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 3000
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W320 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Sony W320, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was revealed very close to the W320 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Tough-3000 scores versus the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Sony W320

 Tough-3000 W320 

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 W320 Tough-3000 

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony W320

 Tough-3000 W320 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Tough-3000 against the W320.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and W320 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and W320.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W320 to provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography factors
Sony W320 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography highlights
Sony W320 Sports photography highlights
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography advice
Sony W320 Travel photography advice
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography information
Sony W320 Landscape photography information
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging highlights
Sony W320 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
26
rather wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Sony W320
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Also Known as mju Tough 3000 -
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $269