Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A290

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony A290, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the A290 (14MP) is relatively similar but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The TG-320 was released 20 months after the A290 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-320 matches up against the A290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-320 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 features outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A290 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-320 versus the A290.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and A290 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and A290.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The TG-320 features the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The fresher TG-320 provides an advantage in sensor tech.