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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL200

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL200 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
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2010
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL200, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was unveiled 2 years after the PL200 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-630 iHS grades versus the PL200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung PL200

 TG-630 iHS PL200 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 31 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 PL200 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung PL200

 TG-630 iHS PL200 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got outer 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 PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the PL200.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and PL200 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and PL200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung PL200 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer TG-630 iHS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography features
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography features
27
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Street photography with Samsung PL200
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography info
Samsung PL200 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
39
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging information
Samsung PL200 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung PL200
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSamsung PL200
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Samsung PL200
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 170g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $0