Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H20
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Announced May 2009
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Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-310 and Sony H20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-310 was introduced 21 months later than the H20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-310 scores versus the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-310 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony H20
| TG-310 | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | May 2009 | More recent by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus TG-310
| H20 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony H20
| TG-310 | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-310 and Sony H20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-310 against the H20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and H20.
Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-310 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern TG-310 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H20 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2009-05-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias 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 | 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 detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 250g (0.55 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $0 | $249 |