Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-20
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-20 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)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Revealed January 2008
- Superseded the Samsung GX-10

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Samsung GX-20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very comparable but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

The TG-630 iHS was revealed 5 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-630 iHS scores against the GX-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung GX-20
TG-630 iHS | GX-20 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2008 | Fresher by 61 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
GX-20 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung GX-20
TG-630 iHS | GX-20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides outside dimensions 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 GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Samsung GX-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the GX-20.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and GX-20 is 94 and 58 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and GX-20.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung GX-20 will produce extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-630 iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Samsung GX-20 |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2008-01-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4688 x 3120 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lb) | 800 gr (1.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 714 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $200 | $850 |