Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-3
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![Olympus TG-630 iHS front Olympus TG-630 iHS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-TG-630-iHS/Olympus-TG-630-iHS-front.jpg)
![Olympus Tough TG-3 front Olympus Tough TG-3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Tough-TG-3/Olympus-TG-3-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Launched March 2014
- Successor is Olympus TG-4
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-3, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The TG-630 iHS was manufactured 14 months prior to the TG-3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-630 iHS grades versus the TG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus Tough TG-3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus TG-3
TG-630 iHS | TG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
TG-3 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 14 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus TG-3
TG-630 iHS | TG-3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has 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) while the Olympus TG-3 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the TG-3.
![Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-630-iHS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-3-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and TG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.
![Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-630-iHS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and TG-3.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-3 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-630 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
![Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-630-iHS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-630-iHS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2014-03-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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) | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 shots | 330 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $200 | $350 |