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Sony TX100V vs Sony W320

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony TX100V vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony TX100V vs Sony W320 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Sony TX100V vs Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX100V was announced 13 months after the W320 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TX100V scores against the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony W320

 TX100V W320 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony TX100V

 W320 TX100V 

Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony W320

 TX100V W320 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony TX100V vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony TX100V has got external measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Sony TX100V vs Sony W320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TX100V compared to the W320.

Sony TX100V vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX100V and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Sony TX100V vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TX100V and W320.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX100V to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TX100V is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony TX100V vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX100V vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX100V Street photography highlights
Sony W320 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX100V
Sports photography with Sony W320
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX100V Travel photography factors
Sony W320 Travel photography factors
65
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (147g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX100V Landscape photography info
Sony W320 Landscape photography info
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
rather wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX100V Vlogging factors
Sony W320 Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
26
rather wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Sony TX100V vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX100V and Sony W320
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 ID NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $380 $269