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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 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-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Olympus TG-4, both Waterproof cameras and both are designed by Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 3 years before the TG-4 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-630 iHS matches up versus the TG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 TG-4 TG-630 iHS 
RevealedApril 2015January 2013More modern by 27 months
Manually focus  Very precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS TG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has 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) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Olympus TG-4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the TG-4.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and TG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and TG-4.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged TG-630 iHS will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography factors
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 offers face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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 manual focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (220 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
48
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery life (380 shots)
 slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
59
 weather proofing
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 terrible battery (220 per charge)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
74
 better than average battery life (380 per charge)
 weather sealing
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography information
39
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 terrible battery (220 shots)
 does not have Timelapse function
62
 manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather sealing
 better than average battery life (380 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
33
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone port
34
 really wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone port
 more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus TG-630 iHSOlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Olympus Tough TG-4
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-01-08 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
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 380 shots
Style of battery 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 feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $379