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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-860
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-870, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was released 6 years earlier than the TG-870 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the TG-870 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus TG-870

 SP-610UZ TG-870 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 TG-870 SP-610UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2011Newer by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-870

 SP-610UZ TG-870 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ features exterior dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-870 has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-870 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-610UZ against the TG-870.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and TG-870 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and TG-870.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-870 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography factors
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decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (300 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography advice
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decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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better than average battery (300 shots)
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (21mm)
heavier than others in class (221g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography details
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really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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decently wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery (300 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging factors
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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decently wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (221 grams)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-870
 Olympus SP-610UZOlympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2016-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 221 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 $280