Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A900
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A900 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Released October 2008
- Refreshed by Sony A99
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A900 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A900, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and A900 (25MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-630 iHS was brought out 4 years after the A900 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-630 iHS scores against the A900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A900 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony A900
TG-630 iHS | A900 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | October 2008 | More modern by 52 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
A900 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A900
TG-630 iHS | A900 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A900 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the A900.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and A900 is 94 and 54 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and A900.
All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-630 iHS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A900 will produce more detail having its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern TG-630 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A900 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2008-10-22 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 25 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6048 x 4032 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 lbs) | 895g (1.97 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 880 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
Cost at release | $200 | $2,736 |