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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX80

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX80 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released March 2016
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-320 and Sony HX80, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the HX80 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-320 matches up against the HX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony HX80

 TG-320 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Olympus TG-320

 HX80 TG-320 
ReleasedMarch 2016January 2012Newer by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
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Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony HX80

 TG-320 HX80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-320 against the HX80.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and HX80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and HX80.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX80 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
resolution is good (18MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography information
Sony HX80 Street photography information
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (390 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography features
Sony HX80 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition (155g)
weather proofing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
better than average battery life (390 shots)
lighter than others (245g)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography details
Sony HX80 Landscape photography details
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
49
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
better than average battery life (390 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging factors
Sony HX80 Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (155g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
75
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
missing microphone port
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony HX80
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2016-03-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Bionz X
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 390 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
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $368