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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX5

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony WX5
(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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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX5 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony WX5

		

		

			
 TG-310 WX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 WX5 TG-310 
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony WX5

		

		

			
 TG-310 WX5 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX5 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX5 Portrait photography advice
33
 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
21
 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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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography details
Sony WX5 Street photography details
66
 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
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography factors
Sony WX5 Sports photography factors
40
 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
34
 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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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
Sony WX5 Travel photography advice
67
 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)
58
 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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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX5 Landscape photography advice
39
 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
37
 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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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging features
Sony WX5 Vlogging features
32
 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
32
 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony WX5
 Olympus TG-310Sony 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