Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-310
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
(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 SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SP-820UZ was revealed 20 months after the TG-310 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the TG-310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Olympus TG-310. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus TG-310
SP-820UZ | TG-310 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 20 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
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Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus TG-310
SP-820UZ | TG-310 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ comes with external measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the TG-310.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and TG-310 is 69 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and TG-310.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files although you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SP-820UZ is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Olympus TG-310 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Olympus TG-310 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | 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 | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 485 grams (1.07 lb) | 155 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 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 | - | 150 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $299 | $0 |