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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Later Model is Samsung GX-20
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung GX-10

 TG-630 iHS GX-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2006Fresher by 77 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kCrisper display (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 GX-10 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung GX-10

 TG-630 iHS GX-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography highlights
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has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Street photography with Samsung GX-10
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography features
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography features
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
49
weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography advice
39
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
9
no video recording
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung GX-10
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSamsung GX-10
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Samsung GX-10
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-08 2006-09-21
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
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 reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 793 gr (1.75 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $850