Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-10

Here is a complete review of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Samsung GX-10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is very well matched but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The TG-630 iHS was manufactured 6 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-630 iHS matches up versus the GX-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Samsung GX-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the GX-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and GX-10 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and GX-10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent TG-630 iHS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.