Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX20
Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
36
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
43
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
(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
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(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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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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.
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 sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony TX20
| TG-320 | TX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | February 2012 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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).
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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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography info
Sony TX20 Portrait photography info
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
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
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Olympus TG-320 Street photography highlights
Sony TX20 Street photography highlights
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
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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Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
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
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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Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
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)
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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Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
Sony TX20 Landscape photography info
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
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 with Sony TX20
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
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
Photography Glossary
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Sony 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 |
