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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A900

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A900 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A99
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A900 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A900, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and A900 (25MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-320 was manufactured 3 years later than the A900 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-320 grades against the A900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony A900

 TG-320 A900 
LaunchedJanuary 2012October 2008Fresher by 40 months

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Olympus TG-320

 A900 TG-320 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony A900

 TG-320 A900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-320 vs the A900.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and A900 is 94 and 54 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and A900.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-320 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A900 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer TG-320 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography factors
Sony A900 Portrait photography factors
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography advice
Sony A900 Street photography advice
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than others (155 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Sony A900
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A900 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others (155 grams)
environment proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
weather proofing
sensor resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A900 Landscape photography highlights
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
no liveview
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Sony A900
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others (155 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony A900
 Olympus TG-320Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-320 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-01-10 2008-10-22
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 6048 x 4032
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection 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 distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 895g (1.97 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 150 photos 880 photos
Type of battery 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots One 2
Launch price $0 $2,736