Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W310

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony W310, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was launched 5 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-860 scores against the W310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the TG-860 and the W310.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and W310 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and W310.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-860 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-860 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.