Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-310
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Launched January 2013
(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
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus TG-310, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SH-50 was unveiled 2 years after the TG-310 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SH-50 scores versus the TG-310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-310 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 & Olympus TG-310. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Olympus TG-310
SH-50 | TG-310 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 25 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus SH-50
TG-310 | SH-50 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus TG-310
SH-50 | TG-310 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-50 comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus TG-310 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SH-50 and the TG-310.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and TG-310 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and TG-310.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SH-50 to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent SH-50 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Olympus TG-310 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SH-50 | Olympus TG-310 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 lbs) | 155g (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 150 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $300 | $0 |