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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ50W 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
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Introduced May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung HZ50W, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 2 years after the HZ50W which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the HZ50W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung HZ50W

 TG-630 iHS HZ50W 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2010Newer by 33 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 HZ50W TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung HZ50W

 TG-630 iHS HZ50W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got external dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the HZ50W.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and HZ50W is 94 and 70 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and HZ50W.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ50W to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-630 iHS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
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includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography info
Samsung HZ50W Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
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weather proof
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery (220 shots)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography highlights
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rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung HZ50W
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Samsung HZ50W
Also called as - WB5500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-08 2010-05-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 426 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $250