Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
- Also referred to as mju 7030
(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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Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 7030 was released 4 years earlier than the TG-630 iHS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the 7030 matches up vs the TG-630 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
| 7030 | TG-630 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus 7030
| TG-630 iHS | 7030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 36 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
| 7030 | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 offers external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-630 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 7030 compared to the TG-630 iHS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and TG-630 iHS is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and TG-630 iHS.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus 7030 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 7030 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7030 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
| Also Known as | mju 7030 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | - |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.70 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 format | Motion JPEG | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 140g (0.31 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $179 | $200 |
