Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are built by Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was manufactured at a similar time to the TG-630 iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SH-50 grades against the TG-630 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-50 offers outside measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus TG-630 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SH-50 and the TG-630 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and TG-630 iHS is 88 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and TG-630 iHS.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SH-50 to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.