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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A380

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A350
  • Later Model is Sony A390
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A380 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-320 and Sony A380, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is very close but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-320 was unveiled 2 years after the A380 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-320 scores versus the A380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony A380

 TG-320 A380 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 29 months

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Olympus TG-320

 A380 TG-320 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony A380

 TG-320 A380 
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 features external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-320 against the A380.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and A380 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and A380.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The TG-320 has the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The more recent TG-320 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography details
Sony A380 Portrait photography details
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography information
Sony A380 Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average (155 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography information
Sony A380 Sports photography information
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 shots)
no phase detect AF
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
bad battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography details
Sony A380 Travel photography details
67
lighter than average (155g)
environment sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
Sony A380 Landscape photography info
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (150 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
bad battery pack (500 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging advice
Sony A380 Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
9
no video recording
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony A380
 Olympus TG-320Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-320 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-01-10 2009-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 519 grams (1.14 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 614
Other
Battery life 150 shots 500 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $899