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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(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
Olympus VH-410
(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
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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").

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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.

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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 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 19 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer 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 typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography information
Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography information
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography factors
Olympus VH-410 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography details
Olympus VH-410 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competition (155 grams)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography details
Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography details
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (150 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
33
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Olympus VH-410
 Olympus TG-310Olympus 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