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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

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
  • Announced January 2013
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released August 2011
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Olympus TG-810, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was unveiled 18 months later than the TG-810 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-630 iHS scores against the TG-810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus TG-810

 TG-630 iHS TG-810 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 TG-810 TG-630 iHS 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus TG-810

 TG-630 iHS TG-810 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has sizing of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Olympus TG-810 in the all new Camera and 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 have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the TG-810.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and TG-810 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and TG-810.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-810 to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher TG-630 iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
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features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography features
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
64
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
39
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (220 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus TG-810
 Olympus TG-630 iHSOlympus TG-810
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Olympus TG-810
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-08 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 215g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 images 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $428