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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-610UZ was manufactured 9 years before the TG-6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-610UZ scores vs the TG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus TG-6

          

          

            
 SP-610UZ TG-6 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

          

          

            
 TG-6 SP-610UZ 
LaunchedMay 2019January 2011More modern by 101 months
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-6

          

          

            
 SP-610UZ TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ features physical measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus TG-6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-610UZ and the TG-6.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and TG-6 is 79 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and TG-6.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-610UZ to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

            Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
28
 good MP (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
39
 has manual focus
 has face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Street photography highlights
50
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
64
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 environment proofing
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors in class (253g)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
39
 incredible zoom range (28-616mm  22.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14MP)
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
46
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 environment proofing
 good battery power (340 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
61
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 long reach (616mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
 good battery power (340 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competitors in class (253 grams)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography details
40
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 lack of manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse recording
57
 has manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 environment proofing
 good battery power (340 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging highlights
26
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic port
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 lack of mic port
 heavier than competitors in class (253 grams)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus SP-610UZOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-06 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology 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 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 405g (0.89 lbs) 253g (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 shots 340 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $449