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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(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
Olympus VR-340
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus VR-340

 TG-630 iHS VR-340 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 VR-340 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus VR-340

 TG-630 iHS VR-340 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
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supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography details
Olympus VR-340 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography highlights
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography advice
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography advice
59
environment sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (220 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than average in class (125g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography information
39
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging details
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus VR-340
 Olympus TG-630 iHSOlympus VR-340
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