Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX400V
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-310 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony HX400V
TG-310 | HX400V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Olympus TG-310
HX400V | TG-310 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | January 2011 | More recent by 37 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony HX400V
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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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and HX400V is 94 and 62 respectively.
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.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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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 |