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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H50

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H50 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H50 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony H50, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was manufactured 4 years later than the H50 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony H50

 TG-630 iHS H50 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 H50 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony H50

 TG-630 iHS H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the H50.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and H50.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-630 iHS to give you more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent TG-630 iHS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
27
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Sony H50
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Travel photography with Sony H50
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
44
flash built-in
great zoom (465mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (547g)
resolution not great (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony H50
39
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
34
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony H50
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-08 2009-01-15
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 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 547 grams (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $80