Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX1
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX1 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Launched August 2009
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX1 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-310 was brought out 18 months later than the TX1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-310 grades against the TX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-310 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony TX1
TG-310 | TX1 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | August 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Olympus TG-310
TX1 | TG-310 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony TX1
TG-310 | TX1 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 has got external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 and the TX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and TX1.
Clearly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-310 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus TG-310 will resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-310 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
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/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 photos | - |
Style 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 |
Retail cost | $0 | $350 |