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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W710

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W710 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W710 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W710, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was announced 12 months earlier than the W710 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-320 grades versus the W710 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony W710

 TG-320 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Olympus TG-320

 W710 TG-320 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
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Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W710

 TG-320 W710 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 offers external 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 W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W710 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-320 and the W710.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and W710 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and W710.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W710 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older TG-320 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography details
Sony W710 Street photography details
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (114g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Sony W710
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography highlights
Sony W710 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
boasts focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging info
Sony W710 Vlogging info
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
34
relatively wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony W710
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-10 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures 240 pictures
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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $90