Olympus TG-310 vs Sony S930
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony S930 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony S930
TG-310 | S930 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 25 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus TG-310
S930 | TG-310 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony S930
TG-310 | S930 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Olympus TG-310 and Sony S930 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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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 |