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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
Olympus Tough-3000
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus Tough-3000

 SP-610UZ Tough-3000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 Tough-3000 SP-610UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus Tough-3000

 SP-610UZ Tough-3000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography info
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography features
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography features
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Travel photography camera
61
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (616mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus Tough-3000
40
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging factors
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging factors
26
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus Tough-3000
 Olympus SP-610UZOlympus Stylus Tough-3000
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