Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-340
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus VR-340, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-630 iHS was introduced 13 months after the VR-340 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-630 iHS scores against the VR-340 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Olympus VR-340. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus VR-340
TG-630 iHS | VR-340 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
VR-340 | TG-630 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus VR-340
TG-630 iHS | VR-340 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides outside measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus VR-340 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the VR-340.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and VR-340 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and VR-340.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-340 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern TG-630 iHS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Olympus VR-340 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Olympus VR-340 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.0-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Physical 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 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 | - |
Type of battery | 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $200 | $130 |