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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was unveiled 3 years after the HZ10W which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-630 iHS matches up vs the HZ10W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung HZ10W

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS HZ10W 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2009Newer by 45 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 HZ10W TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually  More exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung HZ10W

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got 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 HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the HZ10W.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and HZ10W.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-630 iHS to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-630 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
27
 offers face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
31
 you can focus manually
 has face detection autofocus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
52
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 more heavy than average in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography highlights
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
26
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
59
 environment proofing
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
54
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than average in class (249 grams)
 MP count low (10MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 terrible battery power (220 per charge)
 missing Timelapse recording
35
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging details
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
33
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone jack
28
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection autofocus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone socket
 more heavy than average in class (249g)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $300