Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD900 and Olympus Tough TG-310

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD900 and Olympus Tough TG-310 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SD900 ×
Olympus Tough TG-310 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SD900Olympus Tough TG-310
BrandCanonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberSD900TG-310
Alternate model number(s)
  • digital ixus 900 ti
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Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20062011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9196
Width (mm)2823
Height (mm)6063
Weight (g)165155
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1014
Sensor format1/1.8 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)38.228.07
Sensor width (mm)7.186.17
Sensor height (mm)5.324.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.971.44
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4288 x 2416(10.4 mp other)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • .mpo
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1024x768
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MP4 (MPEG-4)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensOlympus Lens, 10 Lenses in 8 Groups, 4 Aspherical Lenses
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)37.00 - 111.0028.00 - 102.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)33.6
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.360.20 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 502 - 50
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast DetectCCD Contrast Detection: iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent1
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, SpotDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200Intelligent Auto, Program Auto, Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, Panorama, Beauty Mode, Magic Filter, 3D Mode, Scene Modes (1
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto w/ slow synchro
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash on w/ slow synchro
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionNormal: 1.6-17 ft./50cm - 5.1m (W), 1.6-10 ft./50cm - 3.1m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)ISO 800:Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) - 13.8ft (4.2m), 4.64 ft (0.5m) - 9.5ft (2.9m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-19
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • audio/video output)
  • hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.98-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-200
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.6-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.82-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Startup time (s)1.2-
Play -> record time (s)1.5-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230150
Battery form factorProprietary NB-5LProprietary LI-42B
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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Miscellaneous
Notes and features9-point AF with face detection. ISO 3,200 sensitivity only available in ISO3200 scene mode, at a reduced resolution.Dual Image Stabilization, 720p Movies, Waterproof (3m), Shockproof (1.5m), Freezeproof, In-Camera Panorama, AF Tracking



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