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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

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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Photography Type Scores

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