Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
(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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Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SP-820UZ was manufactured 4 months earlier than the TG-630 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SP-820UZ scores against the TG-630 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus SP-820UZ
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Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus TG-630 iHS
| SP-820UZ | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2012 |  | January 2013 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ features physical measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has specifications of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-820UZ and the TG-630 iHS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and TG-630 iHS is 69 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and TG-630 iHS.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography advice
long zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (22mm)
great zoom (896mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (485g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
environment proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (220 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography features
really wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
really wide (22mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (485g)
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 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 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 15.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 485g (1.07 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 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 style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $299 | $200 |
