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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung SL202

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as PL50
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung SL202, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was manufactured 3 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-630 iHS scores versus the SL202 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung SL202

 TG-630 iHS SL202 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 48 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SL202 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung SL202

 TG-630 iHS SL202 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung SL202 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the SL202.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and SL202 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and SL202.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-630 iHS to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern TG-630 iHS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography information
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography information
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includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography info
Samsung SL202 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (220 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography features
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography features
38
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
26
relatively wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
27
relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung SL202
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSamsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2009-02-17
Body design 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 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $140