Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-310
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Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-310 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S90 and Olympus TG-310. The whole galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery and Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Olympus TG-310
S90 | TG-310 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Canon S90
TG-310 | S90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | April 2010 | Fresher by 9 months |
Common features in the Canon S90 and Olympus TG-310
S90 | TG-310 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S90 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S90 | Olympus TG-310 | |
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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 |