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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W650

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W650 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W650 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W650, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was manufactured very close to the W650 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-320 scores against the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony W650

 TG-320 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus TG-320

 W650 TG-320 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W650

 TG-320 W650 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TG-320 versus the W650.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and W650.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W650 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Sony W650
34
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography details
Sony W650 Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than others (155 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Sony W650
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography advice
Sony W650 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than others (155g)
environment sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (124g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
Landscape photography with Sony W650
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (150 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony W650
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
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 photographs 220 photographs
Type of battery 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $140