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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W550

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W550 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 W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W550 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W550, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was introduced 6 months prior to the W550 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-310 grades versus the W550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony W550

 TG-310 W550 

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Olympus TG-310

 W550 TG-310 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony W550

 TG-310 W550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-310 compared to the W550.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and W550 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and W550.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W550 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-310
Street photography with Sony W550
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (155g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography advice
Sony W550 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography highlights
Sony W550 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
Sony W550 Landscape photography features
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (150 shots)
no Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
Vlogging with Sony W550
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony W550
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2011-07-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 mounting type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 110 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photographs -
Battery form 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
Storage slots 1 -
Launch cost $0 $119