Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-4
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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)
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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
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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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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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-630-iHS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-4-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-630-iHS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-4-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-630-iHS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-4-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-630-iHS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-4-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-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 |