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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX9

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX9 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 TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX9 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony TX9, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was revealed 19 months after the TX9 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-320 grades vs the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony TX9

 TG-320 TX9 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Olympus TG-320

 TX9 TG-320 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony TX9

 TG-320 TX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony TX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-320 compared to the TX9.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and TX9 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and TX9.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-320 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-320 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography info
Sony TX9 Portrait photography info
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decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography information
Sony TX9 Street photography information
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (155g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography details
Sony TX9 Travel photography details
67
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
environment proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (150 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
supports focus by touch
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (149g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX9 Landscape photography advice
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
41
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (155g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
32
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (149g)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony TX9
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color 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/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $799