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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX9

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
38

Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-310 and Sony WX9, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was announced at a similar time to the WX9 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-310 scores vs the WX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Sony WX9

		

		

			
 TG-310 WX9 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 WX9 TG-310 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Sony WX9

		

		

			
 TG-310 WX9 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-310 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-310 and Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-310 compared to the WX9.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX9 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and WX9 is 94 and 99 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and WX9.
As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX9 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX9 Portrait photography highlights
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 features face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
30
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
Street photography with Sony WX9
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lighter than competitors (155g)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography advice
Sony WX9 Sports photography advice
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 weather proof
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography information
Sony WX9 Travel photography information
67
 lighter than competitors (155 grams)
 weather proof
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
67
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography information
Sony WX9 Landscape photography information
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 weather proof
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
 no Time Lapse recording
43
 decently wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 lack of manual mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging factors
Sony WX9 Vlogging factors
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focusing
 lighter than competitors (155 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic port
33
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing mic port
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Olympus TG-310 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Sony WX9
 Olympus TG-310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BN1
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 1 1
Retail cost $0 $188