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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A200

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66 Imaging
49 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A230
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A200 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony A200, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is very well matched but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-630 iHS was manufactured 4 years later than the A200 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the A200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony A200

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS A200 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2008Fresher by 55 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 A200 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A200

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS A200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony A200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the A200.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A200 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and A200 is 94 and 66 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and A200.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher TG-630 iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A200 as a Portrait photography camera
27
 provides face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
53
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 no liveview
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Sony A200 as a Street photography camera
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography factors
Sony A200 Sports photography factors
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 environment sealing
 max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery (220 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
49
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 has phase detect AF
 no liveview
 max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Travel photography with Sony A200
59
 environment sealing
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 low battery (220 CIPA)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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 has built in flash
 missing Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography features
Sony A200 Landscape photography features
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 low battery (220 shots)
 no Time Lapse function
53
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no liveview
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging features
Sony A200 Vlogging features
33
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no mic socket
9
 no video shooting
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A200
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-01-08 2008-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 572 grams (1.26 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 521
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $100