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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony G3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony G3 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony G3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-320 was released 3 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-320 grades against the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony G3

 TG-320 G3 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus TG-320

 G3 TG-320 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony G3

 TG-320 G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony G3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TG-320 versus the G3.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and G3.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-320 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-320 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Sony G3
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Sony G3
67
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography information
Sony G3 Landscape photography information
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (150 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony G3
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-10 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $200