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Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus 8010 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was released 3 years prior to the TG-630 iHS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the 8010 matches up versus the TG-630 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 8010 TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus 8010

 TG-630 iHS 8010 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 8010 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has sizing of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 8010 versus the TG-630 iHS.

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and TG-630 iHS is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and TG-630 iHS.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus 8010 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
28
decent megapixels (13MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (245 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography information
64
weather proof
decent megapixels (13MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (245g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
environment sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography factors
40
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
39
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (220 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging info
27
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average (245 grams)
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Also referred to as mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-02 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $200