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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W690

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W690 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W690 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W690, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was launched at a similar time to the W690 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-320 scores versus the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony W690

		

		

			
 TG-320 W690 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 W690 TG-320 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W690

		

		

			
 TG-320 W690 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W690 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-320 vs the W690.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W690 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and W690.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W690 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W690 Portrait photography highlights
33
 decent MP (14MP)
 features face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
34
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Street photography information
Sony W690 Street photography information
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography info
Sony W690 Sports photography info
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (150 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography factors
Sony W690 Travel photography factors
67
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 weather proofing
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 terrible battery (150 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
 good MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long reach (250mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 weather proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 terrible battery (150 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse function
43
 fairly wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging info
Sony W690 Vlogging info
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic port
31
 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W690 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony W690
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-10 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 images 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $297