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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W530

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W530 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 W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W530 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W530, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was released 13 months later than the W530 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-320 grades vs the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony W530

 TG-320 W530 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Olympus TG-320

 W530 TG-320 

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W530

 TG-320 W530 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-320 vs the W530.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and W530 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and W530.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger TG-320 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Sony W530
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
Sony W530 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography factors
Sony W530 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography highlights
Sony W530 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
environment proofing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging highlights
Sony W530 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
26
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony W530
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14MP 14MP
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 focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $269