Clicky

Canon 6D vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
59
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon 6D vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Refreshed by Canon 6D MII
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Canon 6D vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon 6D versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

The 6D was introduced 2 months after the TG-630 iHS which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the 6D scores against the TG-630 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 6D TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon 6D

 TG-630 iHS 6D 

Common features in the Canon 6D and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 6D TG-630 iHS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon 6D vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 6D has outer dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 6D versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 6D and the TG-630 iHS.

Canon 6D vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 6D and TG-630 iHS is 59 and 94 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D and TG-630 iHS.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6D using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 6D will offer extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Canon 6D vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
27
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Street Comparison

Canon 6D Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography highlights
63
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Sports Comparison

Canon 6D as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
69
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proof
good battery pack (1,090 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames/s)
no image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 6D
Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
61
good battery pack (1,090 per charge)
environment proof
good megapixels (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good battery pack (1,090 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging highlights
30
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Canon 6D vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Canon EOS 6DOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS 6D Olympus TG-630 iHS
Type Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Revealed 2013-02-12 2013-01-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.5fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 grams (1.70 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 2340 not tested
Other
Battery life 1090 photos 220 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,699 $200