Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W310
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W310 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010
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Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W310, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-310 was introduced 13 months later than the W310 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-310 grades vs the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony W310
| TG-310 | W310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Olympus TG-310
| W310 | TG-310 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony W310
| TG-310 | W310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 against the W310.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and W310 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and W310.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-310 to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger TG-310 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W310 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
| Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.0-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 137 grams (0.30 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $0 | $150 |