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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SP-810 UZ TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 TG-630 iHS SP-810 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 17 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SP-810 UZ TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

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

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
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decent MP (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (220 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography info
61
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
59
weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery (220 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
39
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging info
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus SP-810 UZOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus TG-630 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-27 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" 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 life - 220 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $200