Olympus TG-310 vs Sony QX30
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Announced September 2014
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In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony QX30, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-310 was revealed 4 years earlier than the QX30 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-310 matches up against the QX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony QX30
| TG-310 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | " | Bigger screen (+2.7") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Olympus TG-310
| QX30 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2014 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 44 months |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony QX30
| TG-310 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-310 versus the QX30.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and QX30 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and QX30.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony QX30 to give more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older TG-310 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
| Class | Waterproof | Lens-style |
| Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2014-09-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | - |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 0k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | None |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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 (60p, 30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 193g (0.43 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| 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 | 200 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $0 | $348 |