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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 3000
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 Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was introduced 4 years before the TG-630 iHS which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Tough-3000 matches up vs the TG-630 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 Tough-3000 TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus Tough-3000

 TG-630 iHS Tough-3000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 Tough-3000 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 features outside measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the TG-630 iHS.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and TG-630 iHS is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and TG-630 iHS.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Tough-3000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography advice
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lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
low fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography info
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
weather proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography advice
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Otherwise known as mju Tough 3000 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Style 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 media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $200