Olympus TG-320 vs Sony RX100 VA

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-320 and Sony RX100 VA, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-320 was unveiled 7 years before the RX100 VA which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-320 matches up vs the RX100 VA in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 provides 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 RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-320 and Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-320 versus the RX100 VA.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and RX100 VA is 94 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-320 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VA will offer greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 is going to be behind in sensor tech.