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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
89 Imaging
40 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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 SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ-16 iHS was launched 2 years after the TG-310 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up vs the TG-310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 SZ-16 iHS TG-310 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 SZ-16 iHS TG-310 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither has Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has external measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the TG-310.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and TG-310 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and TG-310.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SZ-16 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
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 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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 MP count good (14MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Street photography factors
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (226g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than average (155g)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography information
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography information
42
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (220 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proofing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (150 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
65
 lighter than competition (226 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
 lighter than average (155 grams)
 weather proofing
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 low battery pack (150 shots)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography advice
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 really wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse mode
39
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 low battery pack (150 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
31
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition (226 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic support
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lighter than average (155 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic socket
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus TG-310
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSOlympus TG-310
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-16 iHS Olympus TG-310
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 150 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $230 $0