Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A7 II
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Launched November 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony A7
- Newer Model is Sony A7 III
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Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony A7 II, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-320 was brought out 3 years prior to the A7 II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-320 matches up versus the A7 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 & Sony Alpha A7 II. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony A7 II
| TG-320 | A7 II |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Olympus TG-320
| A7 II | TG-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2014 | January 2012 | More recent by 34 months | |
| Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony A7 II
| TG-320 | A7 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony A7 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-320 compared to the A7 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and A7 II is 94 and 69 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and A7 II.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-320 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A7 II will produce greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older TG-320 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A7 II Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Sony Alpha A7 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus TG-320 | Sony Alpha A7 II |
| Class | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2014-11-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 117 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 599g (1.32 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 90 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 2449 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 photos | 350 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $0 | $1,456 |