Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W830
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W830 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony W830
TG-320 | W830 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Olympus TG-320
W830 | TG-320 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | January 2012 | Newer by 24 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W830
TG-320 | W830 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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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 |