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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
77
Imaging
43
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus E-400 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-400
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Replacement is Olympus E-410
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is relatively close but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The E-400 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the TG-630 iHS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-400 matches up against the TG-630 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 E-400 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus E-400

 TG-630 iHS E-400 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2006More modern by 76 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k215kSharper screen (+245k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 E-400 TG-630 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-400 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has specifications of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-400 and the TG-630 iHS.

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and TG-630 iHS is 77 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-400 and TG-630 iHS.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-400 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged E-400 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-400 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography features
45
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
27
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-400 Street photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography info
60
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-400 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography advice
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-400 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography details
49
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
59
weather proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery (220 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-400 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography details
44
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-400 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-400 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus E-400Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-400 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Introduced 2006-09-14 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 215 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 grams (0.96 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $599 $200