Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A500

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A500, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the A500 (12MP) is pretty close but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-630 iHS was announced 3 years later than the A500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the A500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A500 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the A500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and A500 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and A500.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS uses the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The more modern TG-630 iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.