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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A450

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A450 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A450 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony A450, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly similar but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The TG-630 iHS was released 3 years after the A450 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-630 iHS grades versus the A450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony A450

 TG-630 iHS A450 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 A450 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A450

 TG-630 iHS A450 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has physical measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony A450 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the A450.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A450 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and A450 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and A450.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-630 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A450 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern TG-630 iHS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography factors
Sony A450 Portrait photography factors
27
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Street photography with Sony A450
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Sony A450
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography features
Sony A450 Travel photography features
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (220 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
better than average battery life (1,050 per charge)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony A450
39
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
66
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony A450 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
9
no video
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A450
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-08 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 560 gr (1.23 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 769
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 1050 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $1,241