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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H50

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H50 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 H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony H50, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-320 was unveiled 3 years later than the H50 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-320 grades versus the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony H50

 TG-320 H50 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus TG-320

 H50 TG-320 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony H50

 TG-320 H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 offers external dimensions 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 H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony H50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-320 and the H50.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and H50.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-320 to give you more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer TG-320 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography info
Sony H50 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
44
built-in flash
long reach (465mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography information
Sony H50 Landscape photography information
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (150 shots)
no Timelapse function
34
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (155g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony H50
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 547 gr (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $80