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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W310

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2017
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-6
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W310 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony W310, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was launched 7 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-5 grades versus the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony W310

 TG-5 W310 
RevealedMay 2017January 2010Fresher by 90 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Olympus TG-5

 W310 TG-5 

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony W310

 TG-5 W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-5 versus Sony W310 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-5 versus the W310.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and W310 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and W310.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
Portrait photography with Sony W310
39
has manual focus
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography highlights
Sony W310 Street photography highlights
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography highlights
Sony W310 Sports photography highlights
46
max fps high (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography factors
Sony W310 Travel photography factors
68
good battery power (340 per charge)
environment sealing
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
57
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery power (340 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging highlights
Sony W310 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Sony W310
 Olympus Tough TG-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2017-05-17 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 lbs) 137g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 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 340 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $449 $150