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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
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Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 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-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was introduced 9 months after the TG-1 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-630 iHS matches up vs the TG-1 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 TG-630 iHS TG-1 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 TG-1 iHS TG-630 iHS 
Screen resolution610k460kCrisper screen (+150k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 TG-630 iHS TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features outer measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the TG-1 iHS.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and TG-1 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and TG-1 iHS.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-630 iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography highlights
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offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (350 shots)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
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environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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great battery (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography information
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pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
great battery (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Olympus TG-630 iHSOlympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-08 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 350 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $399