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Olympus Tough TG-310

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User ratings:
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4.1 out of 5
33 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
21 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.5 out of 5
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Pros

  • 720p HD video quality is amazing
  • durability is more impressive than its performance
  • The device feels modern

Cons

  • fiddly controls and poor-quality LCD
  • image noise accompanies every sensitivity setting in most shooting conditions
  • the charge had dipped from full to two-thirds

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 12.3 Mpx
  • 4288, 3216 px
  • 3.5
  • Face detection, Spot Auto Focus
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Olympus Tough TG-310 - Pros & Cons

Olympus Tough TG-310

Pros

  • 720p HD video quality is amazing
  • durability is more impressive than its performance
  • The device feels modern
  • accessible and practical
  • camera's underwater performance is actually quite good
  • The set of on-board features is amazing
  • Olympus Tough TG-310 takes great pictures and is good value for money

Cons

  • fiddly controls and poor-quality LCD
  • image noise accompanies every sensitivity setting in most shooting conditions
  • the charge had dipped from full to two-thirds
  • Cannot zoom while recording video
  • the camera lacks built-in GPS
  • overly grainy images
  • There are no dials or moving parts on the outside to break
  • lack of controls
  • lack of sub-freezing nights in Virginia
  • It was a little jerky and at times out of focus
  • it wouldn t turn back on

Olympus Tough TG-310 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12.3 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4288 x 3216 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Olympus Tough TG-310 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels12.3 Mpx
Max resolution4288 x 3216 px
Other resolutions
  • 4288x2416
  • 3264x2448
  • 2560x1920
  • 2048x1536
  • 1600x1200
  • 1280x960
  • 640x480
ProcessorTruePic III+
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.6 x
Digital zoom5.0 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture3.5
Focal length equiv28 - 102
Focus adjustmentAuto
Saturation adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Face detection
  • Spot Auto Focus
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range23.62 in
Macro focus range1.18 in
Image stabiliser
  • Optical
  • Electronic
Filter threadno
Folded opticsyes
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 12
Histogramyes
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4.2
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive0.7 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Cuisine
  • Documents
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Self-portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Underwater
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 12
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight4.59 oz
Width3.8 in
Height2.6 in
Depth0.9 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)190
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
GPSno
Date imprintingyes
Energy Star certifiedno
Frameyes
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
ISO Autoyes
ISO high autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution3968 x 2976 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Incandescent
  • Tungsten
  • Underwater
Custom white balanceno
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Supported aspect ratios
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsMP4
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Orange
  • Red
  • Silver
  • White
Type of protection
  • Dirt resistant
  • Waterproof
  • Freeze-resistant
  • Shock protection
  • Splashbacks
Waterproof up to3
Freezeproof up to14.0 °F
Environmentally sealedyes
Maximum operational depth3
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Storage
Internal storage19.5 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
  • SDXC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.1
  • Exif 2.2
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
USB version2.0
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Olympus Tough TG-310 Olympus - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.5
Based on 10 reviews
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PCMag Australia
Published: 06.02.2012
Olympus Tough TG-310
3.5

The rugged Olympus Tough TG-310 doesn’t offer the zoom range of more expensive models, but its image quality is on par with competing cameras, and it comes at an attractive $200 price.

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Imaging Resource
Published: 05.01.2011
Olympus TG-310 Review

Olympus TG-310 review, find out how the TG-310 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 15.03.2011
Olympus TG-310 Review
4.1

Olympus TG310 review: It's shockproof, waterproof and freezeproof, but for just £150 can we expect much more from the Olympus TG-310?

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 07.06.2011
Olympus TG-310
3.5

Review of the Olympus TG-310 tough compact camera

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Good Gear Guide
Olympus TOUGH TG-310 rugged digital camera
3.5

Olympus TOUGH TG-310 review: An affordable waterproof, drop-proof, dust-proof and freeze-proof compact camera

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CNET
Published: 29.03.2011
Olympus Tough TG-310

The ruggedised Olympus Tough TG-310 is certainly a robust camera, but there are plenty of more resilient models out there. Its average performance and some usability issues don't do much to further this camera's cause.

Olympus Tough TG-310 Olympus TG-310 Review @ ePHOTOzine
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Photoxels
Published: 04.10.2011
Olympus TG-310 Review @ ePHOTOzine

“The Olympus Tough TG-310 takes great pictures and is good value for money.” We’ve just added another Olympus TG-310 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix. ePHOTOzine ha…

Olympus Tough TG-310 Olympus TG-310 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 06.01.2011
Olympus TG-310 Review | Camera Decision
2.2

Olympus TG-310 is a 14.0MP Waterproof camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 28-102 mm F3.9-5.9 lens. Read our TG-310 review to find its pros and cons.

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PC World
Olympus TOUGH TG-310 rugged digital camera
3.5

Olympus TOUGH TG-310 review: An affordable waterproof, drop-proof, dust-proof and freeze-proof compact camera

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Expert Reviews
Published: 18.04.2011
Olympus Tough TG-310 review
4.0

Image quality is nothing special, but this rugged, waterproof, low-cost camera makes a lot of sense in inhospitable environments.