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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Released January 2013
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was brought out 5 months before the TG-2 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the TG-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 TG-630 iHS TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 TG-2 iHS TG-630 iHS 
Display resolution610k460kClearer display (+150k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 TG-630 iHS TG-2 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has proportions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the TG-2 iHS.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and TG-2 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and TG-2 iHS.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you have to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography information
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comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography info
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
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environment sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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great battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus TG-630 iHSOlympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-01-08 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $380