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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W320

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W320 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W320, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was manufactured 13 months later than the W320 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-610 scores versus the W320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony W320

 TG-610 W320 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Olympus TG-610

 W320 TG-610 

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony W320

 TG-610 W320 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-610 compared to the W320.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and W320 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and W320.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-610 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W320 Portrait photography highlights
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-610
Street photography with Sony W320
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
Sports photography with Sony W320
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
decent MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography info
Sony W320 Travel photography info
64
environment proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (210 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
Landscape photography with Sony W320
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
33
really wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging info
Sony W320 Vlogging info
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
26
really wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony W320
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $223 $269