Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H55
Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
36
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
33
92 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
33
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed January 2012
Sony H55
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
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Here, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H55, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-320 was launched 20 months after the H55 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-320 grades vs the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony H55
| TG-320 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | June 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus TG-320
| H55 | TG-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony H55
| TG-320 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-320 versus the H55.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and H55.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-320 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography advice
Sony H55 Portrait photography advice
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Olympus TG-320 Street photography features
Sony H55 Street photography features
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (155g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Sony H55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Olympus TG-320 Travel photography details
Sony H55 Travel photography details
lighter than competition (155 grams)
environment proof
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
Sony H55 Landscape photography features
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (150 shots)
no Timelapse function
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Olympus TG-320 Vlogging details
Sony H55 Vlogging details
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (155g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
Photography Glossary
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H55 Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus TG-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
| 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 | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-42B | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $0 | $235 |
