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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W530

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
30

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W530 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 W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W530 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-310 and Sony W530, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was released around the same time to the W530 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-310 matches up vs the W530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony W530

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony W530

		

		

			
 TG-310 W530 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 features external dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-310 and Sony W530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-310 versus the W530.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W530 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and W530 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and W530.
Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photos though you might want to consider the launch date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W530 as a Portrait photography camera
33
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
28
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography features
Sony W530 Street photography features
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
48
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography info
Sony W530 Sports photography info
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proofing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (150 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
26
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
Travel photography with Sony W530
67
 lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
 environment proofing
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 low battery pack (150 per charge)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (26mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography info
Sony W530 Landscape photography info
39
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 environment proofing
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 low battery pack (150 per charge)
 no Timelapse function
33
 pretty wide (26mm)
 decent MP (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony W530 as a Vlogging camera
32
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone socket
26
 pretty wide (26mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
 no mic socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W530 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony W530
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
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 Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 grams (0.34 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $269