Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W320
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Launched May 2019
- Superseded the Olympus TG-5
(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
- Revealed January 2010

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W320 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony W320, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The TG-6 was released 9 years after the W320 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-6 grades versus the W320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W320 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony W320
TG-6 | W320 | |||
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Revealed | May 2019 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 115 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Olympus TG-6
W320 | TG-6 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony W320
TG-6 | W320 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and 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).
Look at the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony W320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-6 against the W320.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and W320 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and W320.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W320 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger TG-6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2019-05-22 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum 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" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 253 gr (0.56 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 340 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $449 | $269 |