Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST65
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung ST65, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-630 iHS was announced 24 months later than the ST65 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the ST65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung ST65. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung ST65
| TG-630 iHS | ST65 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
| ST65 | TG-630 iHS |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung ST65
| TG-630 iHS | ST65 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides physical measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung ST65 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the ST65.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and ST65 is 94 and 99 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and ST65.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung ST65 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern TG-630 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST65 Specifications
| Olympus TG-630 iHS | Samsung ST65 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Samsung ST65 |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2011-01-19 |
| Physical type | 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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | () |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lb) | - |
| Dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $200 | $130 |