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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H70

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H70 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 H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H70 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H70, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was introduced at a similar time to the H70 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-310 scores vs the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony H70

		

		

			
 TG-310 H70 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 H70 TG-310 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony H70

		

		

			
 TG-310 H70 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 against the H70.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H70 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and H70.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony H70 to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H70 Portrait photography highlights
33
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
30
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
Street photography with Sony H70
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography factors
Sony H70 Sports photography factors
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (150 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
36
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography information
Sony H70 Travel photography information
67
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 weather proofing
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 low battery power (150 CIPA)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great zoom (250mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
Landscape photography with Sony H70
39
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 low battery power (150 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse mode
43
 relatively wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging highlights
Sony H70 Vlogging highlights
32
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone socket
29
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone port
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony H70
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $199