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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W220 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 W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W220 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony W220, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was announced 2 years later than the W220 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-310 grades vs the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony W220

 TG-310 W220 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Olympus TG-310

 W220 TG-310 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony W220

 TG-310 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-310 compared to the W220.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and W220.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-310 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-310 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography factors
Sony W220 Portrait photography factors
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (155g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography factors
Sony W220 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography info
Sony W220 Travel photography info
67
lighter than average in class (155g)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (150 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
Landscape photography with Sony W220
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (150 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging features
Sony W220 Vlogging features
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony W220
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $160