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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 3000
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was announced 2 years later than the Tough-3000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-620 UZ scores against the Tough-3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus Tough-3000

 SP-620 UZ Tough-3000 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Tough-3000 SP-620 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus Tough-3000

 SP-620 UZ Tough-3000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the Tough-3000.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and Tough-3000 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and Tough-3000.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SP-620 UZ should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography details
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography features
Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography features
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography advice
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography advice
48
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography details
61
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography information
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
35
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus Tough-3000
 Olympus SP-620 UZOlympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Also referred to as - mju Tough 3000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-10 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 gr (0.96 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $199 $0