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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L 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-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched February 2006
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung GX-1L, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 6 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-630 iHS matches up versus the GX-1L in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung GX-1L

 TG-630 iHS GX-1L 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2006Fresher by 84 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kSharper display (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 GX-1L TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung GX-1L

 TG-630 iHS GX-1L 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got physical measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the GX-1L.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and GX-1L is 94 and 69 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and GX-1L.

All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-630 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography information
27
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (570 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography features
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography features
59
weather sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (220 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
52
lighter than average in class (570 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography details
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography details
39
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
46
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging features
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging features
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
9
can't record video
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung GX-1L
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Samsung GX-1L
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-08 2006-02-24
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 5
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 570g (1.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $200 $0