Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-4
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 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
- Released January 2013
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus Tough TG-4. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus TG-4
TG-630 iHS | TG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
TG-4 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | More 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 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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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 |