Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A450
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Released January 2010
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On this page, we are looking at the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony A450, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is very close but the TG-310 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-310 was revealed 13 months after the A450 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-310 grades against the A450 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-310 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony A450
| TG-310 | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Olympus TG-310
| A450 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony A450
| TG-310 | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 against the A450.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and A450 is 94 and 65 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and A450.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The TG-310 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The more modern TG-310 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A450 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2010-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| 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 range | 3cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| 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) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 560 grams (1.23 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 769 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 photographs | 1050 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $0 | $1,241 |
