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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
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Olympus E-600 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced August 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
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is pretty close but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The E-600 was manufactured 4 years prior to the TG-630 iHS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-600 grades versus the TG-630 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 E-600 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus E-600

 TG-630 iHS E-600 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 40 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 E-600 TG-630 iHS 
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-600 enjoys external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-600 against the TG-630 iHS.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and TG-630 iHS is 71 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and TG-630 iHS.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-600 provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged E-600 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
27
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
76
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
low battery life (500 per charge)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography features
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (500 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (220 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-600
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
53
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12MP)
low battery life (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging factors
18
no video shooting
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus E-600Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-600 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-30 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 7 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 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 12.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 515 gr (1.14 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 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 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 541 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos 220 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $200