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Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Launched April 2010
  • Later Model is Canon S95
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon S90 versus Olympus TG-310, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and TG-310 (14MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and TG-310 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The S90 was introduced 9 months prior to the TG-310 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S90 grades vs the TG-310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Olympus TG-310

 S90 TG-310 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Canon S90

 TG-310 S90 
RevealedJanuary 2011April 2010Fresher by 9 months

Common features in the Canon S90 and Olympus TG-310

 S90 TG-310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S90 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S90 versus Olympus TG-310 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 depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S90 compared to the TG-310.

Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S90 and TG-310 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S90 and TG-310.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S90 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus TG-310 will deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older S90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
33
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 Street photography features
Olympus TG-310 Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography highlights
63
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
67
lighter than average in class (155g)
weather proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S90
Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
31
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (155g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Olympus TG-310
 Canon PowerShot S90Olympus TG-310
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot S90 Olympus TG-310
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-04-08 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 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 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 185 not tested
Other
Battery life - 150 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $599 $0