Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sigma fp

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sigma fp, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 7 years before the fp which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the fp when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sigma fp. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS comes with 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) and the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sigma fp in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the fp.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and fp is 94 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and fp.

As you can see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-630 iHS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp will offer extra detail because of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-630 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.