Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A7R IV
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
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- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Launched July 2019
- Succeeded the Sony A7R III
- Replacement is Sony A7R V
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony A7R IV, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-630 iHS was introduced 7 years before the A7R IV which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-630 iHS scores against the A7R IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony A7R IV
TG-630 iHS | A7R IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
A7R IV | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Launched | July 2019 | January 2013 | More modern by 79 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 460k | Crisper screen (+980k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A7R IV
TG-630 iHS | A7R IV | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys physical dimensions 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 Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony A7R IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the A7R IV.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and A7R IV is 94 and 62 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and A7R IV.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-630 iHS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7R IV will provide you with extra detail using its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-630 iHS will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Alpha A7R IV | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Alpha A7R IV |
Category | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2019-07-16 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 61 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 9504 x 6336 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 567 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,440k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lb) | 665 grams (1.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 99 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3344 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 670 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Launch price | $200 | $3,498 |