Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W570

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony W570, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was manufactured within a month of the W570 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-310 grades vs the W570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-310 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 has outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony W570 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-310 versus the W570.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and W570 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and W570.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W570 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.