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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
77
Overall
61

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony RX100 III 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 II
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 IV
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony RX100 III Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony RX100 III, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The TG-310 was introduced 4 years earlier than the RX100 III which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-310 grades vs the RX100 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony RX100 III

 TG-310 RX100 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Olympus TG-310

 RX100 III TG-310 
AnnouncedMay 2014January 2011Newer by 40 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
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Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony RX100 III

 TG-310 RX100 III 
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 has outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony RX100 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-310 versus the RX100 III.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and RX100 III is 94 and 89 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and RX100 III.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-310 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 III will offer you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 III Portrait photography details
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 III as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (155g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (290g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography information
Sony RX100 III Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
65
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 III Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition (155g)
environment proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (150 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
85
lighter than competitors (290g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 III Landscape photography details
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
73
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
Vlogging with Sony RX100 III
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
80
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (290 grams)
missing mic socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony RX100 III
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2014-05-15
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 290 gr (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 495
Other
Battery life 150 images 320 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $0 $748