Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
SX610 HS | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 25 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon SX610 HS
TG-630 iHS | SX610 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
SX610 HS | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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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 |