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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST150F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was manufactured very close to the ST150F so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung ST150F

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS ST150F 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 ST150F TG-630 iHS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung ST150F

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS ST150F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers exterior dimensions 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 ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the ST150F.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and ST150F is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and ST150F.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST150F to produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
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 supports face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
34
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
56
 lighter than competition (114 grams)
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proof
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (220 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
36
 MP count good (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography details
Samsung ST150F Travel photography details
59
 weather proof
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 low battery life (220 shots)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than competition (114g)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
39
 quite wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 low battery life (220 shots)
 does not have Timelapse mode
38
 relatively wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 no manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging advice
Samsung ST150F Vlogging advice
33
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone socket
30
 relatively wide (25mm)
 features face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition (114 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung ST150F
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSamsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Samsung ST150F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $300