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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(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
Sony HX20V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony HX20V

 TG-310 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Olympus TG-310

 HX20V TG-310 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2011More recent by 18 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony HX20V

 TG-310 HX20V 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX20V Portrait photography factors
33
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than others (155g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (254g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography features
Sony HX20V Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others (155g)
environment proof
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery power (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
Sony HX20V Landscape photography features
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (150 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging info
Sony HX20V Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others (155g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony HX20V
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
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