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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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
  • Launched January 2013
Olympus TG-820 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
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus TG-820 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was manufactured 12 months later than the TG-820 iHS so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the TG-820 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS TG-820 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS TG-630 iHS 
Display resolution1030k460kCrisper display (+570k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus TG-820 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the TG-820 iHS.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and TG-820 iHS is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and TG-820 iHS.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of files however you really should take the age  of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-630 iHS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography information
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 supports face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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 has face detection focus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography details
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proof
 max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (220 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (220 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
59
 weather proof
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 low battery pack (220 shots)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
 environment sealing
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 low battery pack (220 shots)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography advice
39
 rather wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 low battery pack (220 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse function
38
 pretty wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual exposure
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 low battery pack (220 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging details
33
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic socket
33
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of external mic port
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus TG-630 iHSOlympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Olympus TG-820 iHS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-08 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,030 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 220 photographs 220 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $500