Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W350
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W350 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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010
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In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony W350, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-310 was revealed 13 months after the W350 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-310 grades against the W350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony W350
| TG-310 | W350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus TG-310
| W350 | TG-310 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony W350
| TG-310 | W350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony W350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-310 compared to the W350.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and W350 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and W350.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-310 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W350 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | 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 | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 | - |
| Type 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $0 | $200 |