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
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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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Photography Glossary 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Olympus TG-320
| W510 | TG-320 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W510
| TG-320 | W510 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |