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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 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
  • Launched January 2013
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus VH-515, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was introduced 5 months after the VH-515 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the VH-515 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 VH-515 TG-630 iHS 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS VH-515 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2012Same age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus VH-515 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the VH-515.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and VH-515 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and VH-515.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of images but you should always consider the age  of the cameras into account.
	
			Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
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 provides face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
27
 includes face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Street photography advice
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers focus via touch
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (220 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
32
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography info
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography info
59
 weather proofing
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 bad battery life (220 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
62
 offers focus via touch
 flash built-in
 decently wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography factors
39
 decently wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 bad battery life (220 shots)
 does not have Timelapse function
37
 decently wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not available
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone jack
35
 decently wide (26mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus VH-515
 Olympus TG-630 iHSOlympus VH-515
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Olympus VH-515
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-08 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
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 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $648