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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX70

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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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).
Compare the Olympus TG-310 and Sony WX70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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
Photography Glossary
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