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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • New Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was manufactured 4 years earlier than the TG-4 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-810 UZ grades vs the TG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus TG-4

 SP-810 UZ TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 TG-4 SP-810 UZ 
IntroducedApril 2015July 2011Newer by 45 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus TG-4

 SP-810 UZ TG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus TG-4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the TG-4.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and TG-4 is 78 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and TG-4.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Street photography with Olympus TG-4
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
40
great zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps very slow (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (380 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
61
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (864mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
74
great battery (380 shots)
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (247g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography features
40
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
62
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus SP-810 UZOlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Tough TG-4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-27 2015-04-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.20 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 413 grams (0.91 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 380 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $280 $379