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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
78 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-310, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was released 13 months later than the TG-310 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the TG-310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ TG-310 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

		

		

			
 TG-310 SP-620 UZ 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ TG-310 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has external measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-310 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the TG-310.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and TG-310 is 78 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and TG-310.
Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern SP-620 UZ is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography information
34
 MP count good (16MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
50
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lighter than others (155 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography features
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography features
48
 incredible zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (150 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography info
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography info
61
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 great zoom (525mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 does not have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
67
 lighter than others (155 grams)
 weather proof
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 bad battery life (150 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography highlights
41
 quite wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
39
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 weather proof
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 bad battery life (150 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging factors
28
 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone jack
32
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 lighter than others (155g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus TG-310
 Olympus SP-620 UZOlympus TG-310
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus TG-310
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-10 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 435 grams (0.96 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 - 150 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $199 $0