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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W310

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
Sony W310
(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
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W310 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-4 and Sony W310, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was revealed 5 years after the W310 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-4 grades against the W310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony W310

 TG-4 W310 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2010Newer by 65 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Olympus TG-4

 W310 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony W310

 TG-4 W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 features external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-4 compared to the W310.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and W310 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and W310.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-4 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography features
Sony W310 Portrait photography features
47
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography info
Sony W310 Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (247g)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (380 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery life (380 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (247g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
Landscape photography with Sony W310
62
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Sony W310
34
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony W310
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2015-04-13 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 137 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (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 380 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $379 $150