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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H20

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H20 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H20 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was introduced 3 years after the H20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-630 iHS scores vs the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony H20

 TG-630 iHS H20 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2009Newer by 45 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 H20 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony H20

 TG-630 iHS H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has outer measurements 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 H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the H20.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and H20.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-630 iHS to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer TG-630 iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Street photography with Sony H20
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography factors
Sony H20 Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (220 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
great zoom (380mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (250g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography info
Sony H20 Landscape photography info
39
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging features
Sony H20 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (250g)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony H20
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-08 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.37 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B NP-BG1
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 One One
Price at release $200 $249