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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W220 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony W220, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was announced 3 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-320 grades against the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony W220

 TG-320 W220 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Olympus TG-320

 W220 TG-320 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W220

 TG-320 W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. 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) whilst the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-320 compared to the W220.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and W220.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-320 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-320 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (155g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography details
Sony W220 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 shots)
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography advice
Sony W220 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
weather proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (150 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography details
Sony W220 Landscape photography details
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging advice
Sony W220 Vlogging advice
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony W220
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $160