Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX9
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony TX9
TG-320 | TX9 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Olympus TG-320
TX9 | TG-320 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony TX9
TG-320 | TX9 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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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 |