Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was announced 11 months before the Galaxy Camera 2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-630 iHS matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged TG-630 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.