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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
60 Imaging
46 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus E-30 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
  • Introduced March 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is pretty close but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-30 was introduced 4 years before the TG-630 iHS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-30 matches up vs the TG-630 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 E-30 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus E-30

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS E-30 
RevealedJanuary 2013March 2009More recent by 46 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 E-30 TG-630 iHS 
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-30 provides outer dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-30 against the TG-630 iHS.
Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and TG-630 iHS is 60 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and TG-630 iHS.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-30 features the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The older E-30 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-30 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography details
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 you can focus manually
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect focus
 saves RAW files
 low megapixels (12MP)
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 supports face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-30 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
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 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-30 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography features
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 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports phase detect auto focus
 low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 low battery (750 shots)
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery (220 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-30 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography highlights
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 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 no Time Lapse function
 low battery (750 per charge)
 low megapixels (12MP)
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 weather sealing
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 low battery (220 shots)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-30 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography factors
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 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 low megapixels (12MP)
 low battery (750 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse function
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 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not available
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 low battery (220 shots)
 no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-30 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
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 no video
33
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 no external microphone socket
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus E-30Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-30 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Category Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Introduced 2009-03-24 2013-01-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech HyperCrystal II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 13.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 695g (1.53 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 530 not tested
Other
Battery life 750 photos 220 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLM-1 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,299 $200