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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(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
  • Announced January 2011
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-3
  • New Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-4, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was announced 5 years earlier than the TG-4 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-310 scores against the TG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 TG-4 TG-310 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2011Fresher by 51 months
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 TG-310 TG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-310 against the TG-4.
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and TG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and TG-4.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-4 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
33
 MP count decent (14MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
46
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Street photography advice
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than others in class (155g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proofing
 low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery (150 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
47
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 better than average battery life (380 shots)
 slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography highlights
67
 lighter than others in class (155g)
 weather proofing
 MP count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 bad battery (150 CIPA)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
74
 better than average battery life (380 per charge)
 environment proof
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography advice
39
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 bad battery (150 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
62
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
32
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lighter than others in class (155g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic port
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 missing external mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus TG-310Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-310 Olympus Tough TG-4
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-06 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 photos 380 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $379