Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX200V
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Introduced January 2012

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX200V Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX200V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The TG-310 was revealed 12 months earlier than the TX200V and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-310 matches up against the TX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony TX200V
TG-310 | TX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Olympus TG-310
TX200V | TG-310 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Display dimensions | 3.3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony TX200V
TG-310 | TX200V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 has external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX200V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-310 and the TX200V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and TX200V is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and TX200V.
Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX200V to produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) | 129 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" 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 images | 220 images |
Form of battery | 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $500 |