Olympus TG-310 vs Sony H90

Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony H90, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was launched 13 months before the H90 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-310 matches up versus the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 features physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-310 versus the H90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and H90 is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and H90.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony H90 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.