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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W320

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
30

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-860
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W320 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was launched 6 years later than the W320 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-870 matches up vs the W320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony W320

		

		

			
 TG-870 W320 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2010Fresher by 73 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony W320

		

		

			
 TG-870 W320 
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 offers external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and 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).
Compare the Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-870 vs the W320.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W320 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and W320 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and W320.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-870 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TG-870 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W320 Portrait photography highlights
36
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
28
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Street photography details
Sony W320 Street photography details
65
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (221g)
48
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-870
Sports photography with Sony W320
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
26
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography features
Sony W320 Travel photography features
69
 better than average battery pack (300 per charge)
 weather proof
 resolution is good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (21mm)
 more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
Landscape photography with Sony W320
50
 quite wide (21mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (300 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
33
 fairly wide (26mm)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging features
Sony W320 Vlogging features
32
 quite wide (21mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 missing microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
26
 fairly wide (26mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W320 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Sony W320
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" 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 300 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $269