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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX160 IS
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX150 IS versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was revealed 7 months before the TG-630 iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX150 IS matches up vs the TG-630 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SX150 IS TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon SX150 IS

 TG-630 iHS SX150 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2012Fresher by 7 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SX150 IS TG-630 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS has outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has sizing of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX150 IS versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX150 IS vs the TG-630 iHS.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and TG-630 iHS is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and TG-630 iHS.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SX150 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography details
42
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (130 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
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lighter than others in class (306g)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (130 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
environment proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (130 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
39
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging information
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (306g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-05-14 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 gr (0.67 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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 130 photographs 220 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $249 $200