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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W320

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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 April 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
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
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W320 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W320, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was manufactured 5 years after the W320 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-4 matches up versus the W320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony W320

 TG-4 W320 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2010Newer by 65 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Olympus TG-4

 W320 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony W320

 TG-4 W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 provides physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-4 and the W320.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and W320 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 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-4 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger TG-4 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
Portrait photography with Sony W320
47
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography features
Sony W320 Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (247 grams)
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (380 per charge)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
Travel photography with Sony W320
74
good battery power (380 CIPA)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (247g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
66
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W320 Landscape photography highlights
62
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery power (380 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging highlights
Sony W320 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (247 grams)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony W320
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2015-04-13 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
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 380 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $379 $269