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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 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
  • Announced January 2013
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus VG-160, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-630 iHS was revealed 13 months later than the VG-160 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-630 iHS matches up versus the VG-160 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus VG-160

 TG-630 iHS VG-160 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 VG-160 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus VG-160

 TG-630 iHS VG-160 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys physical measurements 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 VG-160 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus VG-160 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the VG-160.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and VG-160 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and VG-160.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus VG-160 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern TG-630 iHS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography highlights
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includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography highlights
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (165 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
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environment sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than competition (125g)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (165 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography advice
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (165 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging info
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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decently wide (26mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus TG-630 iHSOlympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Olympus VG-160
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 165 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $200 $90