Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W310
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W310 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony W310
TG-4 | W310 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | January 2010 | Newer by 65 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Olympus TG-4
W310 | TG-4 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony W310
TG-4 | W310 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Olympus TG-4 and Sony W310 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and W310 is 90 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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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 |