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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony A7R IV

 TG-630 iHS A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 A7R IV TG-630 iHS 
LaunchedJuly 2019January 2013More modern by 79 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k460kCrisper screen (+980k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A7R IV

 TG-630 iHS A7R IV 
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Portrait photography camera
27
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
88
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is amazing (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography info
Sony A7R IV Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (670 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography advice
Sony A7R IV Travel photography advice
59
weather proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
74
good battery power (670 shots)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography info
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography info
39
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery power (670 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging features
Sony A7R IV Vlogging features
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
37
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A7R IV
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Alpha A7R IV
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