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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W330

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W330 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W330 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus TG-310 and Sony W330, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was manufactured 13 months later than the W330 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-310 matches up against the W330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony W330

 TG-310 W330 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Olympus TG-310

 W330 TG-310 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony W330

 TG-310 W330 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 features physical dimensions 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 W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-310 versus the W330.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and W330 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and W330.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-310 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Sony W330
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography features
Sony W330 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography details
Sony W330 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
environment proofing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
Sony W330 Landscape photography features
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
Vlogging with Sony W330
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
26
rather wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony W330
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $170