Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-310
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![Canon PowerShot S95 front Canon PowerShot S95 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-S95/Canon-S95-front.jpg)
![Olympus TG-310 front Olympus TG-310 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-TG-310/Olympus-TG-310-front.jpg)
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
- Released November 2010
- Replaced the Canon S90
- Refreshed by Canon S100
(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 S95 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-310, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and TG-310 (14MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and TG-310 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.
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The S95 was announced at a similar time to the TG-310 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the S95 scores vs the TG-310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-310 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S95 and Olympus TG-310. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery and Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Olympus TG-310
S95 | TG-310 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Canon S95
TG-310 | S95 |
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Common features in the Canon S95 and Olympus TG-310
S95 | TG-310 | |||
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Revealed | November 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S95 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S95 and the TG-310.
![Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S95-vs-Olympus-TG-310-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and TG-310 is 93 and 94 respectively.
![Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S95-vs-Olympus-TG-310-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and TG-310.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S95 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-310 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.
![Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S95-vs-Olympus-TG-310-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S95-vs-Olympus-TG-310-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S95 | Olympus TG-310 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S95 | Olympus TG-310 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-11-23 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 lb) | 155 grams (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 153 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 150 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | - | Single |
Price at release | $495 | $0 |