Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-160
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-160 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-160, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-310 was revealed 12 months before the VG-160 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-310 grades versus the VG-160 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-160 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-310 & Olympus VG-160. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Olympus VG-160 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus VG-160
TG-310 | VG-160 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus TG-310
VG-160 | TG-310 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 12 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus VG-160
TG-310 | VG-160 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 features outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-160 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 and the VG-160.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and VG-160 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and VG-160.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged TG-310 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Olympus VG-160 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus TG-310 | Olympus VG-160 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | 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 rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 pictures | 165 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $90 |