Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Announced January 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Announced January 2010
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 3000
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SP-610UZ was announced 13 months later than the Tough-3000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-610UZ scores vs the Tough-3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus Tough-3000
SP-610UZ | Tough-3000 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus Tough-3000
SP-610UZ | Tough-3000 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys outer dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the Tough-3000.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and Tough-3000 is 79 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and Tough-3000.
All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SP-610UZ provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 |
Other name | - | mju Tough 3000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405 grams (0.89 pounds) | 159 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
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 | 340 images | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $299 | $0 |