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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX55

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX55 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 TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX55, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was unveiled 6 months after the TX55 so 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 TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-320 matches up against the TX55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony TX55

					

					

						
 TG-320 TX55 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Olympus TG-320

					

					

						
 TX55 TG-320 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony TX55

					

					

						
 TG-320 TX55 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-320 vs the TX55.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX55 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and TX55 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and TX55.
To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony TX55 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

						Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX55 Portrait photography factors
33
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
36
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-320
Street photography with Sony TX55
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than others in class (155 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography information
Sony TX55 Sports photography information
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proofing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (150 shots)
 has no phase detect auto focus
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 good battery life (250 shots)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography features
Sony TX55 Travel photography features
67
 lighter than others in class (155 grams)
 environment proofing
 MP count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 not so great battery power (150 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
 good battery life (250 CIPA)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (26mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
Sony TX55 Landscape photography features
39
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 not so great battery power (150 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse function
50
 manual focus
 pretty wide (26mm)
 screen is a decent size (3.3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 good battery life (250 per charge)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging factors
Sony TX55 Vlogging factors
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focus
 lighter than others in class (155 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic port
34
 pretty wide (26mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony TX55
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-10 2011-07-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery 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 feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $350