Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W550
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W550 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-310 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony W550
TG-310 | W550 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Olympus TG-310
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony W550
TG-310 | W550 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | July 2011 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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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 |