Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W320
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Announced March 2014
- Updated by Olympus TG-4
(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
- Released January 2010
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Below, we are comparing the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony W320, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-3 was launched 4 years later than the W320 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-3 scores against the W320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony W320
| TG-3 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2014 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 52 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Olympus TG-3
| W320 | TG-3 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony W320
| TG-3 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-3 has external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony W320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-3 vs the W320.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and W320 is 90 and 97 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and W320.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger TG-3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W320 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2014-03-31 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247g (0.54 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 330 pictures | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-92B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $350 | $269 |
