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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S930

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S930 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S930 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-320 and Sony S930, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was revealed 3 years after the S930 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-320 grades versus the S930 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony S930

 TG-320 S930 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus TG-320

 S930 TG-320 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony S930

 TG-320 S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 features physical 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) while the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-320 compared to the S930.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and S930.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-320 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-320 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Sony S930
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (155g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Sony S930
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Sony S930
67
lighter than competition (155g)
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (150 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
Sony S930 Landscape photography features
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (150 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging details
Sony S930 Vlogging details
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony S930
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $219