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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX70

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony WX70, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was announced at a similar time to the WX70 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-320 grades vs the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony WX70

 TG-320 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus TG-320

 WX70 TG-320 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony WX70

 TG-320 WX70 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-320 vs the WX70.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and WX70.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX70 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography details
Sony WX70 Portrait photography details
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography advice
Sony WX70 Street photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (155g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (114 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography information
Sony WX70 Sports photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography details
Sony WX70 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competition (155 grams)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
36
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Sony WX70
 Olympus TG-320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photos 240 photos
Form of battery 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 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $242