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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W650

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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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).
Compare the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W650 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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
33
 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
40
 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