Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released January 2012
(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
- Introduced January 2013
Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SZ-12 was introduced 12 months prior to the TG-630 iHS and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SZ-12 scores versus the TG-630 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
SZ-12 | TG-630 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus SZ-12
TG-630 iHS | SZ-12 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
SZ-12 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-12 provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while 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-12 and Olympus TG-630 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-12 against the TG-630 iHS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and TG-630 iHS is 89 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-12 and TG-630 iHS.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-12 to produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SZ-12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Olympus SZ-12 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SZ-12 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | 220 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $350 | $200 |