Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was released 17 months prior to the TG-830 iHS making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SP-810 UZ grades vs the TG-830 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the TG-830 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and TG-830 iHS is 78 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and TG-830 iHS.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.