Olympus E-P2 vs Sony W310
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Olympus E-P2 vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2010
- Older Model is Olympus E-P1
- Newer Model is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
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In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus E-P2 versus Sony W310, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and W310 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-P2 was manufactured 4 months later than the W310 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-P2 matches up vs the W310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Sony W310
| E-P2 | W310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Olympus E-P2
| W310 | E-P2 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Sony W310
| E-P2 | W310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-P2 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P2 offers exterior measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-P2 and the W310.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and W310 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and W310.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The E-P2 has the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult.
Olympus E-P2 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P2 vs Sony W310 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-P2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-04-22 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic V | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.0-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Available lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 355 gr (0.78 lb) | 137 gr (0.30 lb) |
| Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 56 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 505 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 pictures | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | BLS-1 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $799 | $150 |