Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-310
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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Released February 2016
- Earlier Model is Olympus SH-2
(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
Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-310, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SH-3 was released 5 years later than the TG-310 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SH-3 grades versus the TG-310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-310 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Olympus TG-310. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus TG-310
SH-3 | TG-310 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | January 2011 | More recent by 62 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus SH-3
TG-310 | SH-3 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Olympus TG-310
SH-3 | TG-310 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 provides external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has measurements 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-3 vs Olympus TG-310 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-3 vs the TG-310.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and TG-310 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and TG-310.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger SH-3 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Olympus TG-310 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Olympus TG-310 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2016-02-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.5 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 gr (0.60 pounds) | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 380 images | 150 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $579 | $0 |