Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(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
- Revealed January 2013

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
Below is a extensive overview of the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SP-610UZ was launched 24 months earlier than the TG-630 iHS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the TG-630 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
SP-610UZ | TG-630 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus SP-610UZ
TG-630 iHS | SP-610UZ | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-630 iHS
SP-610UZ | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with outer measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the TG-630 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and TG-630 iHS is 79 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and TG-630 iHS.
As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-610UZ to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | 405g (0.89 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 220 shots |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $299 | $200 |