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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W560

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W560 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 W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W560 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W560, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was released 13 months after the W560 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-320 grades versus the W560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony W560

 TG-320 W560 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Olympus TG-320

 W560 TG-320 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W560

 TG-320 W560 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 has outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-320 vs the W560.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and W560 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and W560.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photos though you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-320 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W560 Portrait photography highlights
33
good MP (14MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography info
Sony W560 Street photography info
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography details
Sony W560 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography features
Sony W560 Travel photography features
67
lighter than average (155g)
weather proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (150 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography details
Sony W560 Landscape photography details
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (150 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
42
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W560 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than average (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony W560
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $139