Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A7c

Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A7c, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and A7c (24MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The TG-630 iHS was announced 8 years prior to the A7c and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the A7c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Sony Alpha A7c. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got physical dimensions 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 A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A7c in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the A7c.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and A7c is 94 and 78 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and A7c.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7c will provide more detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older TG-630 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.