Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A7R IV

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.

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.

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.

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.