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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 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 VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Olympus VH-410, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was unveiled 5 months later than the VH-410 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-630 iHS scores vs the VH-410 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus VH-410

 TG-630 iHS VH-410 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 VH-410 TG-630 iHS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus VH-410

 TG-630 iHS VH-410 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2012Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got external measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus VH-410 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the VH-410.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and VH-410 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and VH-410.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
27
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography info
Olympus VH-410 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography features
Olympus VH-410 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Travel photography with Olympus VH-410
59
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
32
fairly wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus VH-410
 Olympus TG-630 iHSOlympus VH-410
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Olympus VH-410
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $186