Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W510
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W510 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W510, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The TG-320 was revealed 13 months later than the W510 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-320 matches up against the W510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W510 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony W510
TG-320 | W510 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Olympus TG-320
W510 | TG-320 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W510
TG-320 | W510 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W510 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-320 vs the W510.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and W510 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and W510.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-320 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher TG-320 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 2.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 119 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-42B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $0 | $99 |