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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
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)
  • 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  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ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)
  • 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-820UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

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").

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The 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 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical 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).
Check the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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 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
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 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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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
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 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography advice
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 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
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 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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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
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 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)
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 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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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography features
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 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
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 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 Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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 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)
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 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZOlympus 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