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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
49

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX50V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was released 15 months before the HX50V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-320 scores versus the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony HX50V

		

		

			
 TG-320 HX50V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 HX50V TG-320 
RevealedApril 2013January 2012Newer by 15 months
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony HX50V

		

		

			
 TG-320 HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-320 against the HX50V.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX50V size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and HX50V.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX50V to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
33
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
50
 has manual focus
 good MP (20MP)
 features face detect focus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Street photography factors
Sony HX50V Street photography factors
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than average (155g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (272g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proofing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (150 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
57
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography information
Sony HX50V Travel photography information
67
 lighter than average (155 grams)
 weather proofing
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 not so great battery (150 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
 better than average battery life (400 per charge)
 lighter than competition in class (272g)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 not so great battery (150 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse recording
53
 has manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (400 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5 )
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect autofocus
 lighter than average (155g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone jack
34
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5 )
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony HX50V
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 155g (0.34 lbs) 272g (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 400 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $439