Canon N vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Its time to look more closely at the Canon N and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N was launched at a similar time to the TG-630 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the N scores versus the TG-630 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Canon N Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon N features external measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon N and Olympus TG-630 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the N versus the TG-630 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N and TG-630 iHS is 93 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the N and TG-630 iHS.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of images though you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.