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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX1 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony HX1
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony HX1

 TG-320 HX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012April 2009Fresher by 34 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Olympus TG-320

 HX1 TG-320 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony HX1

 TG-320 HX1 
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography information
Sony HX1 Portrait photography information
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography info
Sony HX1 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
36
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX1 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
weather proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (150 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
48
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (544g)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX1 Landscape photography factors
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (150 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging details
Sony HX1 Vlogging details
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
22
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (544g)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony HX1
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
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