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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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-320 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-320 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was revealed 12 months earlier than the TG-630 iHS and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-320 scores against the TG-630 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 TG-320 TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus TG-320

 TG-630 iHS TG-320 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 TG-320 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-320 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-320 against the TG-630 iHS.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and TG-630 iHS is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and TG-630 iHS.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-320 to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography information
67
lighter than competition (155 grams)
environment sealing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (220 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography features
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (150 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging information
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Olympus TG-320Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-320 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-10 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 150 images 220 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $200