Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A9 II

Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony A9 II, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-630 iHS was unveiled 7 years prior to the A9 II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-630 iHS scores vs the A9 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Sony A9 II Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys exterior 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 II has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony A9 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the A9 II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and A9 II is 94 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and A9 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-630 iHS having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A9 II will provide greater detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older TG-630 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.