Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX5
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
32
95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
32
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
(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
- Released January 2011
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced July 2010
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Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus TG-310 and Sony WX5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe TG-310 was introduced 7 months later than the WX5 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-310 grades versus the WX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-310 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony WX5
| TG-310 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Olympus TG-310
| WX5 | TG-310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony WX5
| TG-310 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-310 and Sony WX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-310 against the WX5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and WX5.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-310 to show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-310 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Olympus TG-310 Sports photography factors
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery power (150 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (150 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus TG-310 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-01-06 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.8" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 146 grams (0.32 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shots | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-42B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $0 | $250 |
