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Canon XC10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon XC10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Released April 2015
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
  • Released January 2013
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Canon XC10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon XC10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is pretty close but the XC10 (1") and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was launched 2 years after the TG-630 iHS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the XC10 scores vs the TG-630 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 XC10 TG-630 iHS 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2013Newer by 28 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon XC10

 TG-630 iHS XC10 
Screen resolution460k1kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 XC10 TG-630 iHS 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 features external dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the XC10 against the TG-630 iHS.

Canon XC10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and TG-630 iHS is 54 and 94 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XC10 and TG-630 iHS.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The XC10 has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier. The younger XC10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon XC10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography advice
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detect focusing
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
has no RAW files
27
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography info
56
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides touch focus
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (1,040g)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
47
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
has no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography features
43
provides touch focus
rather wide (24mm)
more heavy than average in class (1,040 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (220 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography details
50
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
has no RAW files
39
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging details
28
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average in class (1,040 grams)
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Canon XC10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Canon XC10Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon XC10 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Type Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2015-04-08 2013-01-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 12.8 x 9.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 122.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 20000 6400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-241mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.8 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format XF-AVC, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1040g (2.29 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $1,599 $200