Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W800

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony W800, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was unveiled 4 years prior to the W800 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-310 scores vs the W800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-310 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys external dimensions 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 W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-310 and the W800.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and W800.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W800 to show more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.