Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony QX1

Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony QX1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Lens-style by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The TG-630 iHS was brought out 20 months earlier than the QX1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the QX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides outside 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 QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony QX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the QX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and QX1 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and QX1.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-630 iHS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony QX1 will provide you with more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-630 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.