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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A6100

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A6100 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 A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced August 2019
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A6100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The TG-310 was revealed 9 years earlier than the A6100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-310 scores against the A6100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony A6100

 TG-310 A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Olympus TG-310

 A6100 TG-310 
AnnouncedAugust 2019January 2011Fresher by 105 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony A6100

 TG-310 A6100 

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-310 against the A6100.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and A6100 is 94 and 81 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and A6100.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-310 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6100 will result in extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
Sony A6100 Portrait photography details
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
81
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography factors
Sony A6100 Street photography factors
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average (155g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
79
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
great high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
74
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography highlights
Sony A6100 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than average (155 grams)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (150 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
86
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
Landscape photography with Sony A6100
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6100 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
79
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony A6100
 Olympus TG-310Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-310 Sony Alpha a6100
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-06 2019-08-28
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 425
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 396g (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 shots 420 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $748