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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99 II

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99 II 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony A99
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99 II Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99 II, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-630 iHS was introduced 4 years prior to the A99 II which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-630 iHS matches up versus the A99 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony A99 II

 TG-630 iHS A99 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 A99 II TG-630 iHS 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2013More modern by 45 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A99 II

 TG-630 iHS A99 II 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has outer 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 A99 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the A99 II.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and A99 II is 94 and 57 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and A99 II.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-630 iHS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A99 II will give you greater detail using its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-630 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Sony A99 II Portrait photography highlights
27
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
86
you can focus manually
resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Sony A99 II
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery (490 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
Sony A99 II Travel photography factors
59
environment proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (220 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
weather proof
supports bluetooth
resolution is amazing (42MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (490 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony A99 II
39
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
not so great battery (490 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging factors
Sony A99 II Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
78
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A99 II
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Alpha A99 II
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-01-08 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 399
Cross focus points - 79
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 849 grams (1.87 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 2317
Other
Battery life 220 photos 490 photos
Battery style Battery Pack NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Card slots Single Dual
Retail pricing $200 $3,198