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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX600 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
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 2 years after the TG-630 iHS which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX610 HS matches up against the TG-630 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SX610 HS TG-630 iHS 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon SX610 HS

 TG-630 iHS SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SX610 HS TG-630 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS has physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS and the TG-630 iHS.

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and TG-630 iHS is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and TG-630 iHS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to give greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX610 HS
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (191 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
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lighter than competitors (191g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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weather sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (220 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging highlights
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (191g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2015-01-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 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 data format MPEG-4, 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191 grams (0.42 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images 220 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $214 $200