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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony S930

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony S930 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony S930 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-310 and Sony S930, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was revealed 2 years after the S930 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-310 matches up versus the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony S930

 TG-310 S930 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Display sizing2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus TG-310

 S930 TG-310 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony S930

 TG-310 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. 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) while the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-310 compared to the S930.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and S930.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-310 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent TG-310 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography advice
Sony S930 Portrait photography advice
33
good MP (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (155g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography highlights
Sony S930 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition (155g)
environment proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography details
Sony S930 Landscape photography details
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
Vlogging with Sony S930
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony S930
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $219