Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung DV150F
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung DV150F. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung DV150F
TG-630 iHS | DV150F | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung DV150F
TG-630 iHS | DV150F | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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).
Look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Samsung DV150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Samsung DV150F | |
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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 |