Olympus TG-320 vs Sony RX1

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony RX1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-320 was introduced 13 months before the RX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-320 matches up vs the RX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony RX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-320 versus the RX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and RX1 is 94 and 79 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and RX1.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-320 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1 will deliver greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.