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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony QX100

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony QX100 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony QX100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The TG-320 was introduced 20 months earlier than the QX100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-320 grades versus the QX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony QX100

 TG-320 QX100 
Display sizing2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Olympus TG-320

 QX100 TG-320 
RevealedSeptember 2013January 2012More recent by 20 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony QX100

 TG-320 QX100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 comes with exterior 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) and the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-320 versus the QX100.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and QX100 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and QX100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-320 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony QX100 will provide greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older TG-320 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average (155 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography highlights
Sony QX100 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Sony QX100
67
lighter than average (155 grams)
environment proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
Sony QX100 Landscape photography info
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen ( inch)
manual mode not possible
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging advice
Sony QX100 Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
38
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony QX100
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Category Waterproof Lens-style
Introduced 2012-01-10 2013-09-05
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" -
Resolution of screen 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $268