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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony G3

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony G3 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony G3, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was launched 4 years after the G3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-630 iHS scores against the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony G3

 TG-630 iHS G3 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 G3 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony G3

 TG-630 iHS G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony G3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the G3.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and G3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-630 iHS to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger TG-630 iHS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
27
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography advice
Sony G3 Travel photography advice
59
environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (220 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony G3
39
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging info
Sony G3 Vlogging info
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony G3
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 185 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $200