Olympus TG-310 vs Sony T900
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony T900 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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Revealed February 2009

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony T900 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony T900, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TG-310 was released 23 months later than the T900 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-310 grades versus the T900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony T900 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-310 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony T900
TG-310 | T900 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus TG-310
T900 | TG-310 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony T900
TG-310 | T900 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony T900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 and the T900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and T900 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and T900.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-310 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent TG-310 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 143g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $0 | $300 |