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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W320

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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 TG-850 iHS vs Sony W320 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony W320, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was manufactured 4 years after the W320 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-850 iHS grades versus the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony W320

 TG-850 iHS W320 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 W320 TG-850 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony W320

 TG-850 iHS W320 
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony W320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the W320.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and W320 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and W320.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-850 iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography info
Sony W320 Portrait photography info
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography information
Sony W320 Street photography information
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Sports photography with Sony W320
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (330 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography factors
Sony W320 Travel photography factors
72
great battery pack (330 per charge)
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (21mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography info
Sony W320 Landscape photography info
50
quite wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery pack (330 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging information
Sony W320 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony W320
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-29 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4616 x 3464 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Yes None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $269