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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W370 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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W370 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony W370, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was released 2 years after the W370 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-320 grades against the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony W370

 TG-320 W370 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus TG-320

 W370 TG-320 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W370

 TG-320 W370 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 has outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-320 versus the W370.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and W370.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos though you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-320 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography details
Sony W370 Portrait photography details
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-320
Street photography with Sony W370
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography details
Sony W370 Landscape photography details
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging highlights
Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (155g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony W370
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Type of battery 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $230