Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was manufactured 3 years before the TG-630 iHS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SP-800 UZ grades versus the TG-630 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ features outside dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has specifications of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the TG-630 iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and TG-630 iHS is 69 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and TG-630 iHS.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-800 UZ to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.