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Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
48 Overall
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Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Replaced the Canon S95
  • Updated by Canon S110
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is pretty close but the S100 (1/1.7") and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The S100 was manufactured 12 months prior to the TG-630 iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S100 scores versus the TG-630 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

					

					

						
 S100 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon S100

					

					

						
 TG-630 iHS S100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013December 2011More modern by 12 months
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon S100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

					

					

						
 S100 TG-630 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S100 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S100 against the TG-630 iHS.
Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and TG-630 iHS is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and TG-630 iHS.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The S100 features the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged S100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

						Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon S100 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography details
44
 has manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
 provides face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
27
 has face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon S100 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Canon S100 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
32
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 terrible battery power (200 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 environment proofing
 max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon S100 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography details
61
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 no Timelapse function
 terrible battery power (200 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
59
 environment proofing
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 terrible battery pack (220 shots)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon S100
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
50
 has manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
 no Timelapse function
39
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon S100 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
36
 quite wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone support
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone support
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Canon S100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Canon PowerShot S100Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot S100 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-12-22 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 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 format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 220 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $429 $200