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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TF1

Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TF1 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 TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony TF1, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was introduced 17 months earlier than the TF1 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-320 scores vs the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony TF1

		

		

			
 TG-320 TF1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 TF1 TG-320 
RevealedJune 2013January 2012More modern by 17 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony TF1

		

		

			
 TG-320 TF1 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-320 compared to the TF1.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TF1 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and TF1.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TF1 to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
34
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
35
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-320
Street photography with Sony TF1
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than others (155g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
69
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus by touch
 weather proof
 lighter than competition in class (152g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
41
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 environment sealing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (150 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 low fps (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (240 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography factors
Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
67
 lighter than others (155g)
 environment sealing
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery power (150 shots)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than competition in class (152g)
 weather proof
 provides focus by touch
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
40
 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect autofocus
 lighter than others (155g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic jack
33
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 lighter than competition in class (152g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony TF1
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-10 2013-06-21
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 240 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $266