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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 6000 TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus 6000

 TG-630 iHS 6000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 6000 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography advice
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography advice
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Olympus TG-630 iHS
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