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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W380

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W380 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W380 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony W380, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was unveiled 2 years later than the W380 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-320 grades vs the W380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony W380

 TG-320 W380 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Olympus TG-320

 W380 TG-320 

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W380

 TG-320 W380 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys 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 W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony W380 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-320 versus the W380.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and W380.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-320 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Sony W380
33
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
Sony W380 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography factors
Sony W380 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Sony W380
67
lighter than competitors (155g)
weather proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
Landscape photography with Sony W380
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (150 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging advice
Sony W380 Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony W380
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Bionz
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
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 images -
Form 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $44