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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W320

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W320 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W320, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-2 iHS was revealed 3 years later than the W320 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the W320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony W320

 TG-2 iHS W320 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 43 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 W320 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W320

 TG-2 iHS W320 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W320 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the W320.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and W320 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and W320.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W320 to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony W320
27
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography highlights
Sony W320 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery power (350 per charge)
environment proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
great battery power (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
33
really wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging information
Sony W320 Vlogging information
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
26
really wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W320
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2013-06-28 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 610k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash options - 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 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 350 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-90B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $380 $269