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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 550WP
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus 550WP and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 550WP was unveiled 5 years earlier than the TG-630 iHS and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 550WP matches up against the TG-630 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 550WP TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus 550WP

 TG-630 iHS 550WP 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 550WP TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 550WP offers physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Olympus 550WP and Olympus TG-630 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 550WP and the TG-630 iHS.

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and TG-630 iHS is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and TG-630 iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-630 iHS to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older 550WP is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 550WP
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography factors
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
55
weather proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery (220 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography advice
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Olympus 550WP vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus Stylus 550WPOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 550WP Olympus TG-630 iHS
Also referred to as mju 550WP -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $200