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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H50

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H50 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H50, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was manufactured 2 years after the H50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-310 matches up versus the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony H50

 TG-310 H50 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus TG-310

 H50 TG-310 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony H50

 TG-310 H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 has got outer 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) and the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-310 and the H50.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and H50.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-310 to render more detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher TG-310 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography highlights
Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
44
has built in flash
long reach (465mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (547 grams)
low MP (9MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H50 Landscape photography highlights
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (150 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
34
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
Vlogging with Sony H50
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others in class (547g)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony H50
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-06 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
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 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 547 gr (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BG1
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 1 1
Cost at release $0 $80