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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony RX1R 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 RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released June 2013
  • New Model is Sony RX1R II
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony RX1R Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony RX1R, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The TG-310 was announced 3 years prior to the RX1R which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-310 grades against the RX1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony RX1R

 TG-310 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Olympus TG-310

 RX1R TG-310 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony RX1R

 TG-310 RX1R 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony RX1R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-310 and the RX1R.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and RX1R is 94 and 79 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and RX1R.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-310 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R will offer more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
81
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography details
Sony RX1R Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (155g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
Sports photography with Sony RX1R
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
53
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (270 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
62
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery power (270 per charge)
more heavy than others (482g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
Sony RX1R Landscape photography features
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
66
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (270 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging features
Sony RX1R Vlogging features
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
34
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (482g)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony RX1R
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2013-06-26
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 482 grams (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 91
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2537
Other
Battery life 150 photographs 270 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $2,798