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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S980

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S980 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S980 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony S980, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was brought out 2 years after the S980 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-320 matches up vs the S980 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony S980

		

		

			
 TG-320 S980 
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Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 S980 TG-320 
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony S980

		

		

			
 TG-320 S980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 provides 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 S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony S980 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TG-320 and the S980.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S980 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and S980 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and S980.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-320 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger TG-320 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography factors
Sony S980 Portrait photography factors
33
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
27
 focusing manually
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
 Sony S980 as a Street photography camera
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lighter than others in class (155 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
47
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony S980 as a Sports photography camera
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proof
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (150 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
17
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography details
Sony S980 Travel photography details
67
 lighter than others in class (155g)
 weather proof
 good  resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 terrible battery (150 per charge)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
 built-in flash
 lack of Timelapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography advice
Sony S980 Landscape photography advice
39
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 terrible battery (150 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
27
 focusing manually
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Sony S980
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 lighter than others in class (155g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone jack
22
 wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony S980 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony S980
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
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 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $300