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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W710

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W710 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W710 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony W710, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was announced 24 months before the W710 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-310 grades vs the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony W710

 TG-310 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Olympus TG-310

 W710 TG-310 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony W710

 TG-310 W710 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony W710 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-310 vs the W710.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and W710 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and W710.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W710 to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Sony W710
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography factors
Sony W710 Street photography factors
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography features
Sony W710 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
environment proof
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
Landscape photography with Sony W710
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony W710
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
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 14MP 16MP
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 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.34 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos 240 photos
Battery style 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $90