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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony QX100

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony QX100 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony QX100 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony QX100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-310 was brought out 3 years earlier than the QX100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-310 matches up against the QX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony QX100

 TG-310 QX100 
Screen sizing2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Olympus TG-310

 QX100 TG-310 
LaunchedSeptember 2013January 2011Newer by 32 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony QX100

 TG-310 QX100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 has 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) and the Sony QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-310 against the QX100.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and QX100 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and QX100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-310 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony QX100 will produce extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
53
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-310
Street photography with Sony QX100
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
71
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography information
Sony QX100 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
55
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than average in class (155g)
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (150 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Landscape photography camera
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen ( inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging information
Sony QX100 Vlogging information
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
38
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony QX100
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Category Waterproof Lens-style
Launched 2011-01-06 2013-09-05
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" -
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in None
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
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 photos 200 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $268