Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H20
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Announced May 2009

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H20 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-320 and Sony H20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TG-320 was launched 2 years after the H20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-320 matches up vs the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony H20
TG-320 | H20 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 33 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus TG-320
H20 | TG-320 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony H20
TG-320 | H20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 has 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) while the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-320 and Sony H20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-320 against the H20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and H20.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-320 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer TG-320 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 250 gr (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-42B | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $0 | $249 |