Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX200V
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35
Portability
66 Imaging
42 Features
55 Overall
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66 Imaging
42 Features
55 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
(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 HX200V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Introduced May 2012
- Replaced the Sony HX100V
- Newer Model is Sony HX300
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Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX200V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-310 matches up against the HX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-310 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony HX200V
| TG-310 | HX200V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus TG-310
| HX200V | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2012 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 16 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony HX200V
| TG-310 | HX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 has 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) whilst the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 vs the HX200V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and HX200V is 94 and 66 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and HX200V.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography information
Sony HX200V Portrait photography information
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Olympus TG-310 Street photography information
Sony HX200V Street photography information
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (155g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (583 grams)
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Olympus TG-310 Sports photography details
Sony HX200V Sports photography details
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Olympus TG-310 Travel photography factors
Sony HX200V Travel photography factors
lighter than competitors (155g)
environment sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (583g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography information
Sony HX200V Landscape photography information
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (150 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
focusing manually
decently wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Olympus TG-310 Vlogging features
Sony HX200V Vlogging features
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (583g)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2012-05-11 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 12.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 583g (1.29 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 photos | 450 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $0 | $480 |
