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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ25W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was launched 2 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the HZ25W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung HZ25W

 TG-630 iHS HZ25W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 31 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 HZ25W TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung HZ25W

 TG-630 iHS HZ25W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers physical measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ25W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the HZ25W.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and HZ25W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-630 iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
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supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography info
Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography features
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ25W
59
environment sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ25W
39
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSamsung HZ25W
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as - WB5000
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-08 2010-07-06
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $350