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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX70

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX70 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus TG-310 and Sony WX70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was announced 12 months prior to the WX70 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-310 matches up versus the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony WX70

 TG-310 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus TG-310

 WX70 TG-310 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony WX70

 TG-310 WX70 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-310 versus the WX70.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and WX70.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX70 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography features
Sony WX70 Portrait photography features
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-310
Street photography with Sony WX70
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (155g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than average (114g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography details
Sony WX70 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography features
Sony WX70 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition (155 grams)
environment proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (150 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than average (114 grams)
includes focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography information
Sony WX70 Landscape photography information
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (150 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging features
Sony WX70 Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
36
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony WX70
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2012-01-30
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (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
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 240 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-BN
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
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $242