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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W310 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony W310
TG-320 | W310 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Olympus TG-320
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Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W310
TG-320 | W310 | |||
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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).
Check out the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony W310 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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 | |
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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 |