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Olympus SP-600 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-600 UZ front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-610UZ
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
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was manufactured 3 years prior to the TG-630 iHS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-600 UZ grades vs the TG-630 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SP-600 UZ TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 TG-630 iHS SP-600 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SP-600 UZ TG-630 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has sizing of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the TG-630 iHS.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and TG-630 iHS is 69 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and TG-630 iHS.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography advice
36
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
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has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (220 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging details
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rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus SP-600 UZOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Olympus TG-630 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 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 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $189 $200