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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W570

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W570 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W570 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony W570, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-320 was manufactured 13 months after the W570 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-320 matches up versus the W570 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony W570

 TG-320 W570 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Olympus TG-320

 W570 TG-320 

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W570

 TG-320 W570 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 features outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-320 against the W570.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and W570 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and W570.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W570 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent TG-320 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Sony W570
33
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography highlights
Sony W570 Street photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography info
Sony W570 Travel photography info
67
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (150 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
66
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography details
Sony W570 Landscape photography details
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
38
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Sony W570
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
29
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony W570
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-10 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech 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 rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 -
Battery type 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
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $159