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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched 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-47 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was launched 4 years prior to the TG-630 iHS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FE-47 matches up against the TG-630 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 FE-47 TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus FE-47

 TG-630 iHS FE-47 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 FE-47 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-47 against the TG-630 iHS.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and TG-630 iHS is 93 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and TG-630 iHS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus FE-47 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FE-47 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography highlights
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography advice
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
57
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus FE-47Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus FE-47 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Max 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 - 220 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $200