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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W320

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(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
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
Sony W320
(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
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W320 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony W320, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was released 2 years after the W320 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-820 iHS grades against the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony W320

 TG-820 iHS W320 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k230kCrisper screen (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 W320 TG-820 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony W320

 TG-820 iHS W320 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS provides exterior dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony W320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the W320.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and W320 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and W320.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W320 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-820 iHS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
27
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Street photography with Sony W320
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography advice
Sony W320 Travel photography advice
59
weather proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (220 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony W320
38
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
33
fairly wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony W320 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
26
fairly wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony W320
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2012-02-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,030k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 shots -
Battery form 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $269