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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W610

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W610 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W610 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony W610, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was released 12 months prior to the W610 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-310 scores vs the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony W610

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 W610 TG-310 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony W610

		

		

			
 TG-310 W610 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 provides 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 W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-310 vs the W610.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W610 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and W610.
As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should always consider the production date  of the cameras into account. The older TG-310 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
Sony W610 Portrait photography details
33
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 includes face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
28
 resolution is good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography highlights
Sony W610 Street photography highlights
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
56
 lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography advice
Sony W610 Sports photography advice
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery (150 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
26
 resolution is good (14MP)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
Travel photography with Sony W610
67
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 environment proofing
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 low battery (150 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than competition in class (113g)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (26mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
39
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery (150 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
33
 quite wide (26mm)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging factors
Sony W610 Vlogging factors
32
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors (155 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic support
28
 quite wide (26mm)
 lighter than competition in class (113g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
 does not have microphone socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W610 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony W610
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-BN
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
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