Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung TL500

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung TL500, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very comparable but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") have different sensor measurements.

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The TG-630 iHS was manufactured 2 years after the TL500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-630 iHS scores versus the TL500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers external measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Samsung TL500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the TL500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and TL500.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-630 iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern TG-630 iHS provides an edge in sensor tech.