Olympus TG-310 vs Sony RX100 III

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.