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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A200

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A200 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A230
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A200 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A200, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and A200 (10MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The TG-310 was introduced 2 years later than the A200 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-310 scores vs the A200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony A200

 TG-310 A200 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2008More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Olympus TG-310

 A200 TG-310 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony A200

 TG-310 A200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-310 and the A200.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and A200 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and A200.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-310 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus TG-310 will provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger TG-310 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography info
Sony A200 Portrait photography info
33
good MP (14MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Sony A200 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography highlights
Sony A200 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography details
Sony A200 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
weather sealing
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (150 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
46
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography factors
Sony A200 Landscape photography factors
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A200 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
9
no video
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony A200
 Olympus TG-310Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-310 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-01-06 2008-07-17
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 572 grams (1.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 521
Other
Battery life 150 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $100