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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony G3

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony G3 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony G3 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony G3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was revealed 2 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-310 grades vs the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony G3

		

		

			
 TG-310 G3 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 G3 TG-310 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony G3

		

		

			
 TG-310 G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 provides 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 G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony G3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-310 against the G3.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony G3 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and G3.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-310 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-310 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography factors
Sony G3 Portrait photography factors
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 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
26
 manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
Street photography with Sony G3
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than others (155g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 environment sealing
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery (150 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
23
 image stabilization (Optical)
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
 max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
67
 lighter than others (155g)
 environment sealing
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 low battery (150 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
 built-in flash
 no Timelapse recording
 resolution not great (10MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography information
Sony G3 Landscape photography information
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 low battery (150 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
36
 manual focus
 bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 resolution not great (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging advice
Sony G3 Vlogging advice
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lighter than others (155g)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic socket
27
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
 no microphone support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony G3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony G3
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $200