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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
  • Released January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
  • Updated by Olympus TG-5
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was released 5 years before the TG-4 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the SP-610UZ scores against the TG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus TG-4

 SP-610UZ TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 TG-4 SP-610UZ 
RevealedApril 2015January 2011Newer by 51 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-4

 SP-610UZ TG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with physical dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the TG-4.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and TG-4 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and TG-4.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography features
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
39
incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (380 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography advice
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
74
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (247 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography factors
40
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
62
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery life (380 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
26
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
34
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
more heavy than others (247g)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus SP-610UZOlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus Tough TG-4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-01-06 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.89 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 pictures 380 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $379