Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W310
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Olympus TG-1 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
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Introduced May 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-1 iHS vs Sony W310 Overview
Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony W310, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TG-1 iHS was brought out 2 years later than the W310 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-1 iHS grades versus the W310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W310 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony W310
TG-1 iHS | W310 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 29 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
W310 | TG-1 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony W310
TG-1 iHS | W310 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers physical measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony W310 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the W310.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and W310 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and W310.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images however you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger TG-1 iHS provides an edge in sensor tech.

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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W310 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-05-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 610 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) | 137 gr (0.30 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 350 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI90B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $399 | $150 |