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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS 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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 12 months prior to the TG-830 iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-620 UZ scores vs the TG-830 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 SP-620 UZ TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 TG-830 iHS SP-620 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 SP-620 UZ TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has sizing of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the TG-830 iHS.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and TG-830 iHS is 78 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and TG-830 iHS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The older SP-620 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
45
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Olympus SP-620 UZOlympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus TG-830 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-10 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 grams (0.96 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $199 $0