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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-6, both Waterproof cameras and both are built by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-630 iHS was introduced 7 years before the TG-6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the TG-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus TG-6

 TG-630 iHS TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 TG-6 TG-630 iHS 
LaunchedMay 2019January 2013Newer by 77 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus TG-6

 TG-630 iHS TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features external dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the TG-6.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and TG-6 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and TG-6.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged TG-630 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography advice
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offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
you can focus manually
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography features
Olympus TG-6 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography information
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography information
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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fast shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography highlights
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environment sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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good battery power (340 per charge)
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (253g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography features
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decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proof
good battery power (340 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic support
heavier than others (253 grams)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus TG-630 iHSOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Olympus Tough TG-6
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-01-08 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 253 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 340 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $449