Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-810
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-810 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
- Old Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced August 2011
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-810, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SP-610UZ was introduced 7 months before the TG-810 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the TG-810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-810. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus TG-810
SP-610UZ | TG-810 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
TG-810 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | January 2011 | Newer by 7 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-810
SP-610UZ | TG-810 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with outside measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the TG-810.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and TG-810 is 79 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and TG-810.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus TG-810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus TG-810 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | 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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | 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 per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 405 gr (0.89 lb) | 215 gr (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 images | 220 images |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $299 | $428 |