Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A7S II

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A7S II, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is pretty close but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-630 iHS was brought out 3 years earlier than the A7S II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-630 iHS scores against the A7S II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony Alpha A7S II. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features external measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A7S II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the A7S II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and A7S II is 94 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and A7S II.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The TG-630 iHS comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF harder. The more aged TG-630 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.