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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung DV150F 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
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Samsung DV150F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was brought out very close to the DV150F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-630 iHS scores versus the DV150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung DV150F

 TG-630 iHS DV150F 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 DV150F TG-630 iHS 
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Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung DV150F

 TG-630 iHS DV150F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the DV150F.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and DV150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and DV150F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung DV150F to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
27
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography info
Samsung DV150F Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than average in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography features
Samsung DV150F Travel photography features
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (220 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
34
decently wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
32
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSamsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Samsung DV150F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2013-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $150