Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX100V

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX100V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was announced 3 months later than the HX100V which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-320 scores versus the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-320 against the HX100V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and HX100V is 94 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and HX100V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX100V to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.