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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2010
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 FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was introduced 4 years prior to the TG-630 iHS which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-4030 scores vs the TG-630 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 FE-4030 TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus FE-4030

 TG-630 iHS FE-4030 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 FE-4030 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has sizing 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 consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-4030 and the TG-630 iHS.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and TG-630 iHS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and TG-630 iHS.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus FE-4030 to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography details
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography information
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
59
environment sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (220 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography highlights
32
pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
39
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging info
25
pretty wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus FE-4030Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $130 $200