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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX10

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX10 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-320 and Sony TX10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was brought out 5 months after the TX10 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-320 scores against the TX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony TX10

		

		

			
 TG-320 TX10 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 TX10 TG-320 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony TX10

		

		

			
 TG-320 TX10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-320 and Sony TX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-320 compared to the TX10.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX10 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and TX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and TX10.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX10 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography features
Sony TX10 Portrait photography features
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 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 supports face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
30
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Street photography information
Sony TX10 Street photography information
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than average (155 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts focus via touch
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography info
Sony TX10 Sports photography info
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proofing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (150 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
67
 lighter than average (155 grams)
 environment proofing
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery power (150 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
 weather proofing
 boasts focus via touch
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
Sony TX10 Landscape photography features
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 weather proofing
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging advice
Sony TX10 Vlogging advice
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 lighter than average (155g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone jack
34
 really wide (25mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone support
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony TX10
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-10 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 155g (0.34 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BN1
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 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $309