Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A7R III
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A7R III 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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Launched October 2017
- Superseded the Sony A7R II
- Updated by Sony A7R IV
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Below is a extensive overview of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A7R III, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-630 iHS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the A7R III and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the A7R III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony A7R III
| TG-630 iHS | A7R III |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
| A7R III | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2017 |  | January 2013 | More recent by 58 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1440k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+980k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A7R III
| TG-630 iHS | A7R III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features 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) while the Sony A7R III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A7R III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the A7R III.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and A7R III is 94 and 63 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and A7R III.
Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-630 iHS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7R III will result in greater detail due to its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older TG-630 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A7R III Specifications
| Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Alpha A7R III |
| Type | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2013-01-08 | 2017-10-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 42MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 7952 x 5304 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 425 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,440k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) | 657 gr (1.45 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 100 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3523 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 images | 650 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) |
| Card slots | 1 | 2 |
| Pricing at launch | $200 | $2,800 |
