Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H200

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H200, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was announced within a month of the H200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-630 iHS grades versus the H200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features 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 H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the H200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and H200 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and H200.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to give you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.