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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST700

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST700 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 ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST700, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 2 years later than the ST700 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-630 iHS scores against the ST700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Samsung ST700

 TG-630 iHS ST700 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 ST700 TG-630 iHS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung ST700

 TG-630 iHS ST700 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got outside measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the ST700.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and ST700 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and ST700.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST700 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-630 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Portrait photography with Samsung ST700
27
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography details
Samsung ST700 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography factors
Samsung ST700 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
27
megapixel count good (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography features
Samsung ST700 Travel photography features
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (220 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography features
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography features
39
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging features
Samsung ST700 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
30
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Samsung ST700
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSamsung ST700
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Samsung ST700
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect 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 distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) -
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $280