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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2013
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(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
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both are built by Olympus. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was manufactured at a similar time to the TG-630 iHS so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SZ-16 iHS scores versus the TG-630 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SZ-16 iHS TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 TG-630 iHS SZ-16 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SZ-16 iHS TG-630 iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS features external dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the TG-630 iHS.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and TG-630 iHS is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and TG-630 iHS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography details
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resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography information
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography features
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lighter than others (226 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (220 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography information
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relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (220 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging features
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-16 iHS Olympus TG-630 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-08 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical 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 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 photographs 220 photographs
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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $230 $200