Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was brought out 15 months after the TG-630 iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades versus the TG-630 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E2 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2 offers outer dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has specifications of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and TG-630 iHS is 85 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and TG-630 iHS.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-E2 will render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.