Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX20V
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced July 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony HX10V
- Replacement is Sony HX30V
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX20V Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony HX20V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-310 was released 18 months prior to the HX20V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-310 grades versus the HX20V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-310 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony HX20V
TG-310 | HX20V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Olympus TG-310
HX20V | TG-310 | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 18 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony HX20V
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony HX20V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 vs the HX20V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and HX20V is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and HX20V.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX20V to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2012-07-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 254 grams (0.56 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 320 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | 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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $397 |