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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TF1

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-310 and Sony TF1, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was launched 3 years earlier than the TF1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-310 grades vs the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony TF1

		

		

			
 TG-310 TF1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 TF1 TG-310 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 29 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony TF1

		

		

			
 TG-310 TF1 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-310 and Sony TF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 and the TF1.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TF1 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and TF1.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TF1 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older TG-310 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TF1 Portrait photography highlights
33
 resolution is good (14MP)
 provides face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
35
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
 Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than competitors (155 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
69
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch to focus
 environment proof
 lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography info
Sony TF1 Sports photography info
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (150 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
42
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 low frames per second (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (240 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography factors
Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
67
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 environment proofing
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 terrible battery (150 shots)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
 environment proof
 features touch to focus
 MP count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery (240 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
39
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 terrible battery (150 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse mode
40
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 terrible battery (240 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
Vlogging with Sony TF1
32
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focus
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone support
33
 quite wide (25mm)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (152g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony TF1
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-06 2013-06-21
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $0 $266