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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-310 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-310, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was announced within a month of the TG-310 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SP-610UZ scores against the TG-310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ TG-310 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

		

		

			
 TG-310 SP-610UZ 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ TG-310 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers exterior measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-310 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the TG-310.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and TG-310 is 79 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and TG-310.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to take the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
28
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
33
 good MP (14MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography info
Olympus TG-310 Street photography info
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
39
 amazing zoom range (28-616mm  22.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 weather sealing
 slow fps (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (150 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
61
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 great reach (616mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 weather sealing
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 low battery power (150 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
40
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 no Time Lapse function
39
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 low battery power (150 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
26
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic jack
32
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone jack
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-310
 Olympus SP-610UZOlympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus TG-310
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.30 m 4.20 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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 405g (0.89 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" 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 340 pictures 150 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $299 $0