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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W690

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W690 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony W690
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony W690

 TG-310 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Olympus TG-310

 W690 TG-310 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony W690

 TG-310 W690 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W690 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W690 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography details
Sony W690 Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average (155g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography highlights
Sony W690 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography information
Sony W690 Travel photography information
67
lighter than average (155g)
weather sealing
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography factors
Sony W690 Landscape photography factors
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (150 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging details
Sony W690 Vlogging details
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony W690
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
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