Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX220
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX220 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
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched February 2014
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In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-320 and Sony WX220, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-320 was launched 3 years before the WX220 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-320 scores against the WX220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony WX220
| TG-320 | WX220 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Olympus TG-320
| WX220 | TG-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 25 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony WX220
| TG-320 | WX220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-320 vs the WX220.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and WX220 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and WX220.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX220 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
| Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2014-02-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | Bionz X |
| 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 | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" 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 photographs | 210 photographs |
| Battery type | 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) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $0 | $198 |
