Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Released July 2009
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 6000
(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
Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 6000 was launched 4 years prior to the TG-630 iHS which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the 6000 scores against the TG-630 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
6000 | TG-630 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus 6000
TG-630 iHS | 6000 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | July 2009 | Newer by 42 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
6000 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 6000 compared to the TG-630 iHS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and TG-630 iHS is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and TG-630 iHS.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-630 iHS to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Also called | mju Tough 6000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-07-01 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 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 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $259 | $200 |