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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W830

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Released January 2014
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W830 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony W830, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-320 was brought out 24 months before the W830 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-320 scores vs the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony W830

 TG-320 W830 

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Olympus TG-320

 W830 TG-320 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W830

 TG-320 W830 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony W830 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-320 and the W830.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and W830 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and W830.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W830 to provide greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography details
Sony W830 Portrait photography details
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
Sony W830 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography details
Sony W830 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Sony W830
67
lighter than competition (155g)
weather sealing
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography information
Sony W830 Landscape photography information
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging features
Sony W830 Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (155g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
32
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony W830
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $128