Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A350

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A350, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The TG-630 iHS was unveiled 4 years after the A350 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-630 iHS scores vs the A350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the A350.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and A350 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and A350.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-630 iHS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A350 will provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern TG-630 iHS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.