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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX20

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
43

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 TX20
(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
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX20 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX20, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was unveiled very close to the TX20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-320 matches up against the TX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony TX20

		

		

			
 TG-320 TX20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 TX20 TG-320 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony TX20

		

		

			
 TG-320 TX20 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys exterior 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 TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TG-320 versus the TX20.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX20 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and TX20 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and TX20.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX20 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography info
Sony TX20 Portrait photography info
33
 MP count good (14MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
40
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Street photography highlights
Sony TX20 Street photography highlights
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lighter than competitors in class (155g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts focus by touch
 weather proof
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery life (150 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (250 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
67
 lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
 environment proof
 MP count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low battery life (150 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
 better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
 weather proof
 boasts focus by touch
 resolution is good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
Sony TX20 Landscape photography info
39
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 environment proof
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 low battery life (150 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
52
 manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Sony TX20
32
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (155g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone port
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 missing external mic socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony TX20
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-10 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
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 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 images 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Cost at release $0 $330