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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX100V Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-310 and Sony TX100V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was introduced at a similar time to the TX100V so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-310 scores against the TX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony TX100V

		

		

			
 TG-310 TX100V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 TX100V TG-310 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony TX100V

		

		

			
 TG-310 TX100V 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 features external dimensions 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 TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-310 and Sony TX100V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 and the TX100V.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX100V size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and TX100V is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and TX100V.
Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony TX100V to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
33
 MP count decent (14MP)
 has face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
30
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography advice
Sony TX100V Street photography advice
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than competition (155g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus via touch
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 heavier than average (147g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography info
Sony TX100V Sports photography info
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 weather proofing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (150 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
Sony TX100V Travel photography advice
67
 lighter than competition (155g)
 weather proofing
 MP count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 terrible battery life (150 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
 features focus via touch
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 heavier than average (147g)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
Sony TX100V Landscape photography features
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
43
 rather wide (25mm)
 lovely big screen (3.5")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging details
Sony TX100V Vlogging details
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 lighter than competition (155g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone support
32
 rather wide (25mm)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic jack
 heavier than average (147g)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony TX100V
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $380