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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A230

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A230 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A200
  • Replacement is Sony A290
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A230 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony A230, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and A230 (10MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The TG-310 was released 20 months later than the A230 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-310 scores vs the A230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony A230

 TG-310 A230 
IntroducedJanuary 2011May 2009More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Olympus TG-310

 A230 TG-310 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony A230

 TG-310 A230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 vs the A230.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A230 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and A230 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and A230.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-310 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus TG-310 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher TG-310 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Sony A230
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography advice
Sony A230 Street photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (155g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A230 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
bad battery life (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography factors
Sony A230 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competitors (155g)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery (150 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
45
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (230 per charge)
low resolution (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
Sony A230 Landscape photography features
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (230 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging information
Sony A230 Vlogging information
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
9
no video
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony A230
 Olympus TG-310Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-310 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-06 2009-05-18
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 490 gr (1.08 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 531
Other
Battery life 150 photos 230 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $569