Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A58
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A58 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Succeeded the Sony A57
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Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-320 and Sony A58, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and A58 (20MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-320 was launched 22 months prior to the A58 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-320 matches up versus the A58 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 & Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony A58
| TG-320 | A58 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Olympus TG-320
| A58 | TG-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2013 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 22 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony A58
| TG-320 | A58 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-320 against the A58.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and A58 is 94 and 68 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and A58.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-320 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A58 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony A58 Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Sony SLT-A58 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2013-11-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 492g (1.08 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 753 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 photographs | 690 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $0 | $645 |