Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W320

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.