Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VH-410
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35


95 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
37
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VH-410 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Introduced August 2012

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VH-410 Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VH-410, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The TG-310 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the VH-410 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-310 matches up versus the VH-410 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VH-410 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-310 & Olympus VH-410. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Olympus VH-410 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus VH-410
TG-310 | VH-410 |
---|
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus TG-310
VH-410 | TG-310 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 19 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus VH-410
TG-310 | VH-410 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus VH-410 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VH-410 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 and the VH-410.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and VH-410 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and VH-410.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus VH-410 to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Olympus VH-410 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus TG-310 | Olympus VH-410 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | 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 range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-42B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $0 | $186 |