Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SP-565UZ was revealed 5 years prior to the TG-630 iHS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-565UZ grades against the TG-630 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
SP-565UZ | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus SP-565UZ
TG-630 iHS | SP-565UZ | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2009 | More recent by 48 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-630 iHS
SP-565UZ | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has sizing of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-565UZ against the TG-630 iHS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and TG-630 iHS is 72 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and TG-630 iHS.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-630 iHS to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413g (0.91 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 30 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 18.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 68 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $400 | $200 |