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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(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 HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony HX300
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Olympus TG-310 and Sony HX400V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was launched 4 years earlier than the HX400V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-310 scores versus the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony HX400V

 TG-310 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Olympus TG-310

 HX400V TG-310 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony HX400V

 TG-310 HX400V 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 offers physical 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) whilst the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 and Sony HX400V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-310 versus the HX400V.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and HX400V is 94 and 62 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and HX400V.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX400V to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography information
Sony HX400V Street photography information
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than others (155g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
Sports photography with Sony HX400V
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography factors
Sony HX400V Travel photography factors
67
lighter than others (155g)
environment sealing
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (150 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
53
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (660g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX400V Landscape photography advice
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging features
Sony HX400V Vlogging features
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others (155g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (660g)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony HX400V
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-06 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Bionz X
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 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 lbs) 660g (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 300 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $448