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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony T900

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony T900 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 T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony T900 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-320 and Sony T900, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was released 2 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-320 grades versus the T900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony T900

 TG-320 T900 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus TG-320

 T900 TG-320 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony T900

 TG-320 T900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 features external dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-320 and the T900.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and T900 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and T900.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-320 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher TG-320 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography info
Sony T900 Portrait photography info
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resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography highlights
Sony T900 Street photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography advice
Sony T900 Sports photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (155g)
environment proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography information
Sony T900 Landscape photography information
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (150 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging factors
Sony T900 Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony T900
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 143 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $300