Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W810

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W810, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was announced 24 months earlier than the W810 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-320 scores against the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-320 and the W810.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and W810 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and W810.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W810 to provide you with more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be behind in sensor tech.