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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
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Fujifilm X30 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was unveiled 20 months later than the TG-630 iHS making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up against the TG-630 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 Fujifilm X30 TG-630 iHS 
ReleasedAugust 2014January 2013Fresher by 20 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Fujifilm X30

 TG-630 iHS Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 Fujifilm X30 TG-630 iHS 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys physical dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the TG-630 iHS.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and TG-630 iHS is 80 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and TG-630 iHS.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 features the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more modern Fujifilm X30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
27
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (423 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (470 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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great battery pack (470 shots)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (423 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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weather proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (220 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (220 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (423g)
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Fujifilm X30Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X30 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2014-08-26 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423 gr (0.93 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 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 470 pictures 220 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $499 $200