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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was released 8 years before the TG-6 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the TG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus TG-6

 SP-810 UZ TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 TG-6 SP-810 UZ 
ReleasedMay 2019July 2011More modern by 95 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus TG-6

 SP-810 UZ TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got outer measurements 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-6 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus TG-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the TG-6.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and TG-6 is 78 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and TG-6.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-810 UZ to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography advice
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MP count decent (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
has manual focus
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography information
Olympus TG-6 Street photography information
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second low (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (864mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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good battery pack (340 per charge)
weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (253g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (253g)
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus SP-810 UZOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-07-27 2019-05-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.7fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 lbs) 253g (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $449