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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1X was released 6 years later than the TG-630 iHS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-M1X scores versus the TG-630 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 E-M1X TG-630 iHS 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2013Fresher by 74 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus E-M1X

 TG-630 iHS E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 E-M1X TG-630 iHS 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X provides exterior dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 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).

See the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M1X against the TG-630 iHS.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and TG-630 iHS is 54 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and TG-630 iHS.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will render extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X will have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography info
76
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
27
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
67
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than others in class (997g)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography highlights
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (870 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery (870 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (997g)
59
environment sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (220 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography highlights
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (870 CIPA)
has double storage slots
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging info
68
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (997g)
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2019-01-24 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 121 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997g (2.20 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 870 images 220 images
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
Launch price $2,999 $200