Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX7V
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched July 2011
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX7V Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony HX7V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-320 was brought out 6 months later than the HX7V so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-320 grades versus the HX7V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony HX7V
TG-320 | HX7V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Olympus TG-320
HX7V | TG-320 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony HX7V
TG-320 | HX7V | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | July 2011 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys exterior measurements 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 HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-320 vs the HX7V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and HX7V is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and HX7V.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX7V to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | BIONZ |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 208g (0.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-42B | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $0 | $499 |