Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX100V

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus TG-310 and Sony HX100V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was manufactured 9 months earlier than the HX100V so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-310 scores against the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-310 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 features external dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 against the HX100V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and HX100V is 94 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and HX100V.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX100V to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.