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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W510

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W510 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony W510, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was revealed very close to the W510 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-310 scores against the W510 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony W510

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony W510

		

		

			
 TG-310 W510 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 features external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony W510 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-310 and the W510.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W510 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and W510 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and W510.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-310 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
	
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Sony W510
33
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
21
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography features
Sony W510 Street photography features
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
57
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography info
Sony W510 Sports photography info
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (150 shots)
 no phase detect AF
25
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
Travel photography with Sony W510
67
 lighter than competitors in class (155g)
 weather sealing
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery life (150 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography info
Sony W510 Landscape photography info
39
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 weather sealing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 terrible battery life (150 per charge)
 no Time Lapse mode
32
 fairly wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging features
Sony W510 Vlogging features
32
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors in class (155g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic jack
29
 fairly wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W510 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony W510
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $99