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Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon S100
  • Updated by Canon S120
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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Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon S110 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched but the S110 (1/1.7") and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The S110 was launched 3 months prior to the TG-630 iHS and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S110 grades versus the TG-630 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 S110 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon S110

 TG-630 iHS S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 S110 TG-630 iHS 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon S110 features external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has specifications of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S110 against the TG-630 iHS.

Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S110 and TG-630 iHS is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and TG-630 iHS.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The S110 comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier.

Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S110
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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focusing manually
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
26
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S110
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography info
64
has touch focus
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery life (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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environment sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (220 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography info
50
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging details
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quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Canon S110 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Canon PowerShot S110Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot S110 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-09-17 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 220 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $200