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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A9

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Successor is Sony A9 II
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A9 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony A9, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and A9 (24MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 5 years earlier than the A9 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the A9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony A9

 TG-630 iHS A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 A9 TG-630 iHS 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2013Fresher by 52 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k460kClearer display (+980k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A9

 TG-630 iHS A9 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features external dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony A9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the A9.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and A9 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and A9.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A9 will give extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-630 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography advice
Sony A9 Portrait photography advice
27
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
83
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography information
Sony A9 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography highlights
Sony A9 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (650 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony A9 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery (220 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
73
good battery life (650 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography info
Sony A9 Landscape photography info
39
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (220 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good battery life (650 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging factors
Sony A9 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A9
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Alpha A9
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Alpha A9
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-08 2017-04-19
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 693
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 673 grams (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 220 shots 650 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 Two
Cost at release $200 $4,498