Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Here, we are looking at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was manufactured 24 months before the TG-830 iHS making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the TG-830 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got exterior dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the TG-830 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and TG-830 iHS is 79 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and TG-830 iHS.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.