Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX400V

Following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX400V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was revealed 3 years prior to the HX400V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-320 scores versus the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TG-320 compared to the HX400V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and HX400V is 94 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and HX400V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX400V to give you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.