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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W650

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W650 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W650 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus TG-310 and Sony W650, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the W650 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-310 grades vs the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony W650

 TG-310 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus TG-310

 W650 TG-310 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony W650

 TG-310 W650 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-310 and Sony W650 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-310 vs the W650.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and W650.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W650 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Sony W650
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than others (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography advice
Sony W650 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography highlights
Sony W650 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than others (155g)
environment proof
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography information
Sony W650 Landscape photography information
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (150 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (124g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony W650
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 124 gr (0.27 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 shots 220 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $140