Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A390
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![Olympus TG-320 front Olympus TG-320 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-TG-320/Olympus-TG-320-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A390.jpg)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A390 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)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Superseded the Sony A380
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A390 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A390, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the A390 (14MP) is very well matched but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.
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The TG-320 was announced 18 months after the A390 making 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 A390 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-320 matches up versus the A390 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A390 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-320 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony A390
TG-320 | A390 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Olympus TG-320
A390 | TG-320 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony A390
TG-320 | A390 | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A390 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A390 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-320 compared to the A390.
![Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A390 size comparison Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A390 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-320-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A390-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and A390 is 94 and 66 respectively.
![Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-320-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A390-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and A390.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The TG-320 includes the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The newer TG-320 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
![Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-320-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A390-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-320-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A390-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A390 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2010-07-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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 support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 549g (1.21 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 607 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 images | 230 images |
Battery format | 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $0 | $500 |