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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-310 versus Sony WX10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was launched at a similar time to the WX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-310 grades against the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony WX10

 TG-310 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus TG-310

 WX10 TG-310 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony WX10

 TG-310 WX10 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-310 and the WX10.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and WX10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX10 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography information
Sony WX10 Portrait photography information
33
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography factors
Sony WX10 Street photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others (155 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
Sports photography with Sony WX10
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others (155g)
weather proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (150 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (150 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony WX10
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 161g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $200