Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX9V
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Launched July 2011
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX9V Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony HX9V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-320 was revealed 6 months after the HX9V so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-320 grades versus the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony HX9V
TG-320 | HX9V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Olympus TG-320
HX9V | TG-320 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony HX9V
TG-320 | HX9V | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | July 2011 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys outer 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 HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-320 vs the HX9V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and HX9V is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and HX9V.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX9V to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Form 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 | One | One |
Cost at release | $0 | $328 |