Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 17 months before the TG-630 iHS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the TG-630 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the TG-630 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and TG-630 iHS is 78 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and TG-630 iHS.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-810 UZ to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.