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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX80

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX80 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 WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-310 and Sony WX80, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was manufactured 24 months before the WX80 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-310 matches up vs the WX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony WX80

 TG-310 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Olympus TG-310

 WX80 TG-310 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony WX80

 TG-310 WX80 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-310 and Sony WX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-310 compared to the WX80.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and WX80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and WX80.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX80 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography information
Sony WX80 Portrait photography information
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography details
Sony WX80 Street photography details
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (155g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than average in class (124g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography features
Sony WX80 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery (150 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX80 Vlogging highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony WX80
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design 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 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
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical 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 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 shots 240 shots
Style 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $276