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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX9V 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 HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-310 and Sony HX9V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was revealed 6 months earlier than the HX9V so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-310 grades against the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony HX9V

		

		

			
 TG-310 HX9V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 HX9V TG-310 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony HX9V

		

		

			
 TG-310 HX9V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 has got external 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 HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-310 and Sony HX9V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-310 compared to the HX9V.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX9V size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and HX9V is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and HX9V.
All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX9V to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
Sony HX9V Portrait photography details
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
39
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography details
Sony HX9V Street photography details
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 lighter than competition (155g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (245g)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX9V Sports photography highlights
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment sealing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect AF
44
 incredible zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
67
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 environment sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than average in class (245g)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (384mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 environment sealing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 not so great battery power (150 per charge)
 no Timelapse mode
49
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX9V Vlogging highlights
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone port
33
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (245g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony HX9V
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-06 2011-07-19
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $328