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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony T900

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony T900 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony T900
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony T900

 TG-310 T900 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus TG-310

 T900 TG-310 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony T900

 TG-310 T900 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony T900 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Sony T900
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography advice
Sony T900 Street photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average (155 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography highlights
Sony T900 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography factors
Sony T900 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than average (155g)
environment sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
Sony T900 Landscape photography features
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging features
Sony T900 Vlogging features
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average (155g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
28
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony T900
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
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