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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W380

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W380 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 W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W380 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-310 and Sony W380, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was unveiled 13 months later than the W380 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-310 grades against the W380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony W380

 TG-310 W380 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Olympus TG-310

 W380 TG-310 

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony W380

 TG-310 W380 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys 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) and the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-310 against the W380.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and W380.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-310 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Sony W380
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography details
Sony W380 Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
Sports photography with Sony W380
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
Travel photography with Sony W380
67
lighter than competition (155g)
weather proofing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W380 Landscape photography highlights
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
Vlogging with Sony W380
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (155g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony W380
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $44