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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W320

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W320 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony W320, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was released 2 years later than the W320 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-320 grades versus the W320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony W320

 TG-320 W320 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Olympus TG-320

 W320 TG-320 

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W320

 TG-320 W320 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 comes with external measurements 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 W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony W320 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-320 and the W320.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and W320 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and W320.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-320 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography factors
Sony W320 Street photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Sony W320
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
good resolution (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography information
Sony W320 Travel photography information
67
lighter than competition (155 grams)
weather sealing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
26
fairly wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony W320
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-10 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.34 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $269