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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • New Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(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
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was announced 5 years earlier than the TG-630 iHS which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SP-590 UZ scores against the TG-630 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SP-590 UZ TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 TG-630 iHS SP-590 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SP-590 UZ TG-630 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-590 UZ comes with external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the TG-630 iHS.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and TG-630 iHS is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and TG-630 iHS.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Sports photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Travel photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography features
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environment sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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environment sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (220 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (220 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-590 UZ Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging advice
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus SP-590 UZOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-590 UZ Olympus TG-630 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 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 Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental 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 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 - 220 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $249 $200