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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W620

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W620 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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W620 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony W620, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was introduced very close to the W620 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-320 scores versus the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony W620

 TG-320 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus TG-320

 W620 TG-320 

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W620

 TG-320 W620 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys physical 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 W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-320 against the W620.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and W620.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images but you need to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography details
Sony W620 Portrait photography details
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography advice
Sony W620 Street photography advice
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than others (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
32
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography details
Sony W620 Travel photography details
67
lighter than average in class (155g)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others (116g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
Sony W620 Landscape photography info
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (150 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
33
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony W620
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 grams (0.34 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 images 220 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-BN
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $102