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Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
46
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-860
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-870 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was released 3 years after the TG-630 iHS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-870 matches up versus the TG-630 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 TG-870 TG-630 iHS 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2013More modern by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus TG-870

 TG-630 iHS TG-870 

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 TG-870 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-870 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TG-870 compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and TG-630 iHS is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-870 and TG-630 iHS.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-870 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer TG-870 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
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has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (221g)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography highlights
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better than average battery pack (300 per charge)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (21mm)
more heavy than average (221g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography information
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really wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (300 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (220 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging features
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really wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average (221 grams)
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2016-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) -
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 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 300 pictures 220 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $200