Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A500
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A500 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)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Announced August 2009
- Successor is Sony A560
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A500 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-320 and Sony A500, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the A500 (12MP) is pretty similar but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-320 was introduced 2 years after the A500 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-320 scores against the A500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony A500
TG-320 | A500 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | August 2009 | More modern by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Olympus TG-320
A500 | TG-320 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony A500
TG-320 | A500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 provides 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 A500 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-320 and Sony A500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-320 compared to the A500.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and A500 is 94 and 63 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and A500.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-320 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-320 will offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer TG-320 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A500 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2009-08-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4272 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) | 630 grams (1.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 772 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 photographs | 520 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | NP-FM500H |
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/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $0 | $638 |