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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H55

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H55 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony H55
(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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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H55 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony H55

 TG-320 H55 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus TG-320

 H55 TG-320 
Display size3"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

See the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H55 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography advice
Sony H55 Portrait photography advice
33
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
28
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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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography features
Sony H55 Street photography features
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (155g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Sony H55
40
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
38
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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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography details
Sony H55 Travel photography details
67
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)
67
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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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
Sony H55 Landscape photography features
39
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
42
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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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging details
Sony H55 Vlogging details
32
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
28
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
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony H55
 Olympus TG-320Sony 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