Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W310
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W310 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony W310, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-320 was introduced 2 years later than the W310 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-320 matches up against the W310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony W310
| TG-320 | W310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Olympus TG-320
| W310 | TG-320 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W310
| TG-320 | W310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 has physical measurements 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 W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-320 and the W310.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and W310 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and W310.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-320 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-320 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W310 Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus TG-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2012-01-10 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.0-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 lb) | 137 grams (0.30 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 pictures | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-42B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $0 | $150 |