Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W310
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
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In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-610 and Sony W310, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-610 was revealed 13 months later than the W310 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-610 matches up versus the W310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony W310
| TG-610 | W310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Olympus TG-610
| W310 | TG-610 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony W310
| TG-610 | W310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony W310 has sizing 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, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-610 against the W310.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and W310 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and W310.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-610 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer TG-610 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W310 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.0-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 190 grams (0.42 pounds) | 137 grams (0.30 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 | 210 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $223 | $150 |