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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A450

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A450 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A450, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly close but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-320 was launched 2 years later than the A450 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-320 matches up vs the A450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony A450

 TG-320 A450 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Olympus TG-320

 A450 TG-320 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony A450

 TG-320 A450 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-320 and the A450.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and A450 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and A450.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The TG-320 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF harder. The newer TG-320 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A450 Portrait photography highlights
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
72
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-320
Street photography with Sony A450
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A450 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery life (1,050 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography factors
Sony A450 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (150 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
great battery life (1,050 per charge)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography factors
Sony A450 Landscape photography factors
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
66
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (1,050 shots)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
9
no video recording
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony A450
 Olympus TG-320Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-320 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-01-10 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 560 gr (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life 150 pictures 1050 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $1,241