Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W310
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
(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
- Announced January 2010

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W310 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony W310, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-630 iHS was manufactured 3 years after the W310 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-630 iHS grades versus the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W310 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony W310
TG-630 iHS | W310 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 37 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
W310 | TG-630 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony W310
TG-630 iHS | W310 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has external dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the W310.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and W310 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and W310.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-630 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W310 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lb) | 137 grams (0.30 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 220 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $200 | $150 |