Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A450
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A450 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony A450
TG-320 | A450 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Olympus TG-320
A450 | TG-320 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony A450
TG-320 | A450 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
See the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A450 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and A450 is 94 and 65 respectively.
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.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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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 |