Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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88 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Launched June 2013
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
(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
- Released January 2013
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Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-15 grades versus the TG-630 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
| SZ-15 | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus SZ-15
| TG-630 iHS | SZ-15 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
| SZ-15 | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | January 2013 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while 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).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-15 against the TG-630 iHS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and TG-630 iHS is 88 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and TG-630 iHS.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SZ-15 to render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-15
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street photography with Olympus SZ-15
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Olympus SZ-15 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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lighter than competitors in class (250g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography features
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
| Olympus SZ-15 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus SZ-15 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| 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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 250g (0.55 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 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 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | SLB-10A | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $200 | $200 |