Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H300
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H300 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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Revealed February 2014
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Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-310 and Sony H300, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and H300 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-310 was revealed 4 years prior to the H300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-310 grades vs the H300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony H300
| TG-310 | H300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Olympus TG-310
| H300 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony H300
| TG-310 | H300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 has outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 and Sony H300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-310 versus the H300.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and H300 is 94 and 63 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and H300.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H300 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | Bionz(R) |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dots |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 8.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 590 grams (1.30 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
| 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 photos | 350 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $0 | $249 |