Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W810
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W810 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)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2014
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W810 Overview
Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W810, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-310 was announced 4 years prior to the W810 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-310 matches up vs the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W810 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-310 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony W810
TG-310 | W810 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Olympus TG-310
W810 | TG-310 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | January 2011 | Newer by 36 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony W810
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-310 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W810 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-310 compared to the W810.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and W810 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and W810.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W810 to deliver greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony W810 Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
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 | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 27-162mm (6.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 3.20 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) | 111 gr (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 200 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $0 | $100 |