Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-6
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Revealed May 2019
- Superseded the Olympus TG-5
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus TG-6, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-310 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the TG-6 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-310 scores vs the TG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-6 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-310 & Olympus Tough TG-6. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Olympus TG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus TG-6
TG-310 | TG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus TG-310
TG-6 | TG-310 | |||
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Revealed | May 2019 | January 2011 | More recent by 101 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus TG-6
TG-310 | TG-6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 has exterior measurements 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-6 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus TG-6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-310 vs the TG-6.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and TG-6 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and TG-6.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-310 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Olympus Tough TG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2019-05-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 20.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 253 grams (0.56 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 | 150 photographs | 340 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $0 | $449 |