Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W330
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![Olympus TG-310 front Olympus TG-310 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-TG-310/Olympus-TG-310-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W330/Sony-W330-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W330 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
- Revealed January 2011
(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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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W330 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony W330
TG-310 | W330 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Olympus TG-310
W330 | TG-310 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony W330
TG-310 | W330 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Check out the Olympus TG-310 and Sony W330 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W330 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W330-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W330-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W330-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W330-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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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 |