Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX1

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.

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.

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.

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.