Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was introduced 3 years after the TG-630 iHS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the TG-630 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS offers physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and TG-630 iHS is 93 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and TG-630 iHS.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to provide you with more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.