Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju 7000
(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
Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus 7000 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 7000 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the TG-630 iHS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 7000 matches up vs the TG-630 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
7000 | TG-630 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus 7000
TG-630 iHS | 7000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2009 | More recent by 48 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
7000 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has sizing of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Olympus 7000 and Olympus TG-630 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 7000 against the TG-630 iHS.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and TG-630 iHS is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and TG-630 iHS.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images however you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older 7000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Also called as | mju 7000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 172 grams (0.38 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $280 | $200 |