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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX240 HS
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
Photography Glossary

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX230 HS versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was brought out 17 months before the TG-630 iHS making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX230 HS grades against the TG-630 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SX230 HS TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon SX230 HS

 TG-630 iHS SX230 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SX230 HS TG-630 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS features physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Canon SX230 HS versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and TG-630 iHS is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and TG-630 iHS.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX230 HS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
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lighter than competition (223g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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weather sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (220 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography highlights
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (220 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX230 HS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Olympus TG-630 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-19 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
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 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
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 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 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 format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 210 photographs 220 photographs
Type of battery 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $200