Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched January 2014
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- 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
- Launched January 2013
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both produced by Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-850 iHS was launched 13 months later than the TG-630 iHS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-850 iHS scores vs the TG-630 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
TG-850 iHS | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | January 2013 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
TG-630 iHS | TG-850 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
TG-850 iHS | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the TG-630 iHS.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and TG-630 iHS is 91 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and TG-630 iHS.
As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent TG-850 iHS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2014-01-29 | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes | 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 | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 330 photos | 220 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $250 | $200 |