Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX1
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Announced April 2009
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX1 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-320 was manufactured 2 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-320 matches up versus the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony HX1
TG-320 | HX1 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | April 2009 | Fresher by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Olympus TG-320
HX1 | TG-320 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony HX1
TG-320 | HX1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 provides 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 HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-320 compared to the HX1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and HX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and HX1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-320 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus TG-320 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent TG-320 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2009-04-22 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 9.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
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) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 544 gr (1.20 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-42B | NP-FH50 |
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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $0 | $47,999 |