Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju 7040
(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
- Introduced January 2013
Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 7040 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the TG-630 iHS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 7040 grades against the TG-630 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
7040 | TG-630 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus 7040
TG-630 iHS | 7040 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
7040 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7040 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 7040 vs the TG-630 iHS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and TG-630 iHS is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and TG-630 iHS.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus 7040 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older 7040 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Also referred to as | mju 7040 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144g (0.32 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 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 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 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $299 | $200 |