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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Olympus TG-310
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus TG-310, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 7 months later than the TG-310 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the TG-310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus TG-310

 SP-810 UZ TG-310 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 TG-310 SP-810 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus TG-310

 SP-810 UZ TG-310 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus TG-310 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the TG-310.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and TG-310 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and TG-310.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images but you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher SP-810 UZ should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
33
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography info
Olympus TG-310 Street photography info
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than others (155g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography advice
40
incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography info
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography info
61
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (864mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
lighter than others (155 grams)
environment proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
40
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging highlights
27
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus TG-310
 Olympus SP-810 UZOlympus TG-310
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus TG-310
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-27 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.7fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.20 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $280 $0