Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W690
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W690 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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Released February 2012

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W690 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W690, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TG-310 was launched 13 months earlier than the W690 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-310 scores vs the W690 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W690 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-310 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony W690
TG-310 | W690 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Olympus TG-310
W690 | TG-310 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony W690
TG-310 | W690 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 has got external measurements 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 W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W690 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-310 vs the W690.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and W690.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | 220 photographs |
Battery form | 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $0 | $297 |