Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-310
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Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
- Introduced October 2015
- Refreshed by Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2011

Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-310 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-310, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and TG-310 (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and TG-310 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

The G9 X was announced 4 years later than the TG-310 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G9 X matches up against the TG-310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-310 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Olympus TG-310. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery & Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Olympus TG-310
G9 X | TG-310 | |||
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Revealed | October 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 58 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Canon G9 X
TG-310 | G9 X |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X and Olympus TG-310
G9 X | TG-310 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X provides physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-310 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G9 X versus the TG-310.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and TG-310 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and TG-310.
To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon G9 X will provide you with more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G9 X is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G9 X vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X | Olympus TG-310 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Olympus TG-310 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2015-10-12 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 209 grams (0.46 lb) | 155 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 495 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | 150 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-13L | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $399 | $0 |