Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W320

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").

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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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.