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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H55

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H55 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H55 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus TG-310 and Sony H55, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was introduced 7 months later than the H55 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-310 matches up versus the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony H55

 TG-310 H55 
IntroducedJanuary 2011June 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus TG-310

 H55 TG-310 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony H55

 TG-310 H55 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys physical 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) and the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-310 and Sony H55 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-310 vs the H55.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and H55.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-310 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Sony H55
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Sony H55 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than others (155 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography advice
Sony H55 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 shots)
has no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography details
Sony H55 Travel photography details
67
lighter than others (155 grams)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (150 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging details
Sony H55 Vlogging details
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
28
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony H55
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $235