Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-610
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Released February 2010
- Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Updated by Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched January 2011
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus TG-610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SP-600 UZ was revealed 11 months before the TG-610 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-600 UZ grades against the TG-610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus TG-610. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus TG-610
SP-600 UZ | TG-610 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
TG-610 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | February 2010 | Newer by 11 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus TG-610
SP-600 UZ | TG-610 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has outside measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Olympus TG-610 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus TG-610 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the TG-610.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and TG-610 is 69 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and TG-610.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-610 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Olympus TG-610 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455 gr (1.00 pounds) | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 210 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $189 | $223 |