Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
SX150 IS | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon SX150 IS
TG-630 iHS | SX150 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | May 2012 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
SX150 IS | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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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 |