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Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX270 HS
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 SX280 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX280 HS and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was manufactured 3 months after the TG-630 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the TG-630 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

          

          

            
 SX280 HS TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon SX280 HS

          

          

            
 TG-630 iHS SX280 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Olympus TG-630 iHS

          

          

            
 SX280 HS TG-630 iHS 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements 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 SX280 HS and Olympus TG-630 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX280 HS against the TG-630 iHS.
Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and TG-630 iHS is 91 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and TG-630 iHS.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images however you really should factor the production date  of the cameras into account.

            Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography features
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 focusing manually
 offers face detection focusing
 no external flash support
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
27
 offers face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX280 HS
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (233 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Sports photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography info
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 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery power (210 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Travel photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography information
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 lighter than others in class (233 grams)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 low battery power (210 CIPA)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 weather proof
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery (220 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX280 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
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 focusing manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 low battery power (210 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 terrible battery (220 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX280 HS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (233 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 does not have external mic port
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 does not have external mic jack
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Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-03-21 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change 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
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 233 grams (0.51 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" 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 shots 220 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $325 $200