Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A9
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A9 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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
- Revealed April 2017
- Newer Model is Sony A9 II
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A9 Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A9, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and A9 (24MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-320 was revealed 6 years before the A9 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-320 matches up against the A9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A9 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-320 and Sony Alpha A9. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony A9
TG-320 | A9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Olympus TG-320
A9 | TG-320 | |||
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Revealed | April 2017 | January 2012 | Fresher by 64 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 230k | Sharper display (+1210k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony A9
TG-320 | A9 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 provides exterior measurements 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 A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-320 versus the A9.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and A9 is 94 and 65 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and A9.
Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-320 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A9 will render more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older TG-320 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A9 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Sony Alpha A9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Sony Alpha A9 |
Type | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2017-04-19 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 693 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,440k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) | 673 gr (1.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 92 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3517 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 photos | 650 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Retail price | $0 | $4,498 |