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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX10V
  • Later Model is Sony HX30V
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony HX20V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the HX20V so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-320 grades against the HX20V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony HX20V

		

		

			
 TG-320 HX20V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 HX20V TG-320 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony HX20V

		

		

			
 TG-320 HX20V 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony HX20V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-320 versus the HX20V.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX20V size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and HX20V is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and HX20V.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX20V to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography information
Sony HX20V Portrait photography information
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 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 includes face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 manual focus
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-320
Street photography with Sony HX20V
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (254g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony HX20V as a Sports photography camera
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (150 shots)
 no phase detect AF
49
 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Sony HX20V
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 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 weather proofing
 MP count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 terrible battery pack (150 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than competition (254g)
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography information
Sony HX20V Landscape photography information
39
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 weather proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse function
50
 manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Sony HX20V
32
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focusing
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone port
34
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (254 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony HX20V
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 7.10 m
Flash settings 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 254 gr (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 images 320 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $397