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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S950

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S950 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 S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S950 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony S950, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was manufactured 2 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-320 scores against the S950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony S950

 TG-320 S950 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Olympus TG-320

 S950 TG-320 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony S950

 TG-320 S950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 has got external dimensions 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 S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony S950 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-320 against the S950.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and S950 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and S950.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-320 to produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher TG-320 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography information
Sony S950 Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography advice
Sony S950 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Sony S950
67
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (150 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (150 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging highlights
Sony S950 Vlogging highlights
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
9
no video
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony S950
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $130