Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H70
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H70 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
- Launched January 2011
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-310 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony H70
TG-310 | H70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Olympus TG-310
H70 | TG-310 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony H70
TG-310 | H70 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2011 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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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 |