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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A900

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A900 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony A900
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony A900

 TG-630 iHS A900 
ReleasedJanuary 2013October 2008More modern by 52 months

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 A900 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A900

 TG-630 iHS A900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A900 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A900 as a Portrait photography camera
27
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
you can focus manually
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Street photography with Sony A900
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony A900 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing MP (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony A900 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
54
environment sealing
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony A900
39
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (220 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
doesn't have liveview
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony A900 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A900
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Alpha DSLR-A900
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