Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-1
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-1 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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Introduced January 2011
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Olympus XZ-1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-630 iHS was brought out 24 months later than the XZ-1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-630 iHS scores versus the XZ-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus XZ-1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Olympus XZ-1
TG-630 iHS | XZ-1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
XZ-1 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Clearer display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Olympus XZ-1
TG-630 iHS | XZ-1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has external dimensions 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 XZ-1 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Olympus XZ-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the XZ-1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and XZ-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and XZ-1.
As you can see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-630 iHS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-630 iHS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Olympus XZ-1 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2011-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3664 x 2752 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 lb) | 275g (0.61 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 34 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 18.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 117 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 320 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $200 | $567 |