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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W310

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(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
Sony W310
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony W310

 TG-1 iHS W310 
RevealedMay 2012January 2010Fresher by 29 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 W310 TG-1 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony W310

 TG-1 iHS W310 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W310 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
27
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Street photography with Sony W310
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography information
Sony W310 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography details
Sony W310 Travel photography details
68
better than average battery life (350 shots)
environment sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging factors
Sony W310 Vlogging factors
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony W310
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
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