Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W320
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36 Features
34 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W320 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony W320, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TG-630 iHS was revealed 3 years after the W320 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the W320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W320 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony W320
TG-630 iHS | W320 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 37 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
W320 | TG-630 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony W320
TG-630 iHS | W320 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony W320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the W320.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and W320 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and W320.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W320 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TG-630 iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W320 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 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 | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 167 grams (0.37 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 | 220 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $200 | $269 |