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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Released January 2013
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Launched December 2012
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung EX2F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very comparable but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") come with different sensor size.

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The TG-630 iHS was announced about the same time to the EX2F so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the EX2F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung EX2F

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS EX2F 
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 EX2F TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung EX2F

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS EX2F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013December 2012Same age
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display  Missing Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features outside measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the EX2F.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and EX2F.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The TG-630 iHS comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh harder.
	
			Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography advice
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography advice
27
 provides face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
42
 manual focus
 supports RAW files
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography factors
Samsung EX2F Street photography factors
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
68
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 more heavy than competitors in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 environment sealing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (220 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
31
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
59
 environment sealing
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 low battery power (220 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 decently wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.4)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors in class (294g)
 resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 low battery power (220 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse function
53
 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.4)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
33
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 missing mic jack
71
 decently wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.4)
 screen is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lack of microphone support
 more heavy than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSamsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Samsung EX2F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-08 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash    
AEB    
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $478