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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(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
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
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus SZ-10

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS SZ-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2011Fresher by 23 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 SZ-10 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical 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
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
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
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 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 offers face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography factors
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (215 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography highlights
40
 amazing zoom range (28-504mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (220 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking focus
 weather sealing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (220 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography advice
65
 lighter than competitors (215 grams)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 long zoom (504mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 bad battery life (220 shots)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
 weather sealing
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 low battery pack (220 shots)
 MP count low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
40
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 bad battery life (220 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse function
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 low battery pack (220 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging highlights
31
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 lighter than competitors (215 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic jack
33
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus SZ-10Olympus TG-630 iHS
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