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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H90

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H90 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H90 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony H90, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was introduced within a month of the H90 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-320 grades versus the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony H90

 TG-320 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus TG-320

 H90 TG-320 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony H90

 TG-320 H90 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony H90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-320 vs the H90.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and H90 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and H90.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H90 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography details
Sony H90 Street photography details
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography info
Sony H90 Travel photography info
67
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
weather proof
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (150 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
Sony H90 Landscape photography features
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging highlights
Sony H90 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony H90
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 290 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $230