Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL200
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung PL200. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung PL200
TG-630 iHS | PL200 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 31 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
PL200 | TG-630 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung PL200
TG-630 iHS | PL200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Samsung PL200 | |
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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 |