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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W350

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W350 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony W350
(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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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W350 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony W350

 TG-310 W350 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W350 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
Sony W350 Portrait photography details
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-310
Street photography with Sony W350
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
Sports photography with Sony W350
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography information
Sony W350 Travel photography information
67
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (150 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography advice
Sony W350 Landscape photography advice
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (150 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
38
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging highlights
Sony W350 Vlogging highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony W350
 Olympus TG-310Sony 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