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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL210

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL210 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 PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung PL210, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was announced 2 years after the PL210 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the PL210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung PL210

 TG-630 iHS PL210 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 PL210 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung PL210

 TG-630 iHS PL210 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has outside dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the PL210.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and PL210 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and PL210.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung PL210 to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-630 iHS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Portrait photography with Samsung PL210
26
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung PL210
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography advice
Samsung PL210 Travel photography advice
59
weather proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography information
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography information
38
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
36
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging advice
Samsung PL210 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
27
very good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung PL210
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSamsung PL210
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Samsung PL210
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) ()
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $200