Olympus TG-310 vs Sony S980
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony S980 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched February 2009
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony S980 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-310 and Sony S980, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-310 was brought out 23 months after the S980 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-310 grades vs the S980 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony S980 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-310 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony S980
TG-310 | S980 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | February 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Olympus TG-310
S980 | TG-310 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony S980
TG-310 | S980 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-310 and Sony S980 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-310 compared to the S980.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and S980 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and S980.
Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-310 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent TG-310 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony S980 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-42B | - |
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, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $300 |