Clicky

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX10 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-320 and Sony WX10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The TG-320 was launched 13 months later than the WX10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-320 matches up against the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony WX10

 TG-320 WX10 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus TG-320

 WX10 TG-320 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony WX10

 TG-320 WX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-320 and Sony WX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-320 compared to the WX10.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and WX10.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX10 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-320 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography advice
Sony WX10 Street photography advice
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition (155 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Sony WX10
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Sony WX10
67
lighter than competition (155g)
weather proof
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography information
Sony WX10 Landscape photography information
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX10 Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony WX10
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 161g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BG1
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
Launch price $0 $200