Olympus TG-310 vs Sony RX1R II

Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony RX1R II, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-310 was announced 5 years earlier than the RX1R II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-310 matches up vs the RX1R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 comes with exterior dimensions 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 RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-310 versus the RX1R II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and RX1R II is 94 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and RX1R II.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-310 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R II will render more detail with its extra 28MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.