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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
88 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Successor is Olympus SH-3
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was revealed 2 years later than the TG-630 iHS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SH-2 matches up vs the TG-630 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 SH-2 TG-630 iHS 
AnnouncedMarch 2015January 2013Fresher by 27 months
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus SH-2

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 SH-2 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 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 out the Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-2 against the TG-630 iHS.
Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and TG-630 iHS is 88 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and TG-630 iHS.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SH-2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography highlights
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 good MP (16MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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 has face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SH-2
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
70
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 offers focus via touch
 lighter than competition (271g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography advice
51
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 great battery (380 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography advice
74
 great battery (380 per charge)
 lighter than competition (271 grams)
 offers focus via touch
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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 environment proof
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 low battery pack (220 shots)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography features
55
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 saves RAW formats
 great battery (380 shots)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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 really wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 low battery pack (220 shots)
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging info
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (271 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic jack
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 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing microphone port
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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2015-03-11 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.5 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) -
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off 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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 271g (0.60 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 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 380 photos 220 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $200