Clicky

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The SZ-31MR iHS was brought out 11 months before the TG-630 iHS and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up versus the TG-630 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SZ-31MR iHS TG-630 iHS 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 TG-630 iHS SZ-31MR iHS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SZ-31MR iHS TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus TG-630 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the TG-630 iHS.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and TG-630 iHS is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and TG-630 iHS.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
34
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography factors
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography factors
44
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (220 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography details
67
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
weather proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (220 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography advice
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
no Timelapse mode
39
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging features
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-08 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic V -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 lb) 167g (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 200 images 220 images
Battery form 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $200