Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W350
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W350 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W350, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TG-320 was revealed 2 years after the W350 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-320 grades versus the W350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W350 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony W350
TG-320 | W350 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus TG-320
W350 | TG-320 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W350
TG-320 | W350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 features external dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-320 versus the W350.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and W350 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and W350.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files although you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-320 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
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) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 images | - |
Battery form | 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $0 | $200 |