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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was announced at a similar time to the TG-630 iHS and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm T500 scores vs the TG-630 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 Fujifilm T500 TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Fujifilm T500

 TG-630 iHS Fujifilm T500 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 Fujifilm T500 TG-630 iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and TG-630 iHS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and TG-630 iHS.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography factors
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than others in class (136g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
59
weather sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (220 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
39
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
35
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 220 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $200