Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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![Olympus SZ-10 front Olympus SZ-10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-10/Olympus-SZ-10-front.jpg)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Introduced February 2011
(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
- Announced January 2013
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SZ-10 was revealed 23 months before the TG-630 iHS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SZ-10 matches up against the TG-630 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
SZ-10 | TG-630 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus SZ-10
TG-630 iHS | SZ-10 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 23 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
SZ-10 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 features outer dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-10 compared to the TG-630 iHS.
![Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-10-vs-Olympus-TG-630-iHS-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and TG-630 iHS is 90 and 94 respectively.
![Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-10-vs-Olympus-TG-630-iHS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and TG-630 iHS.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-10 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older SZ-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SZ-10-vs-Olympus-TG-630-iHS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-10-vs-Olympus-TG-630-iHS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SZ-10 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-02-08 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 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 | 220 pictures | 220 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $300 | $200 |