Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX100V

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony HX100V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was manufactured 15 months after the HX100V making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-630 iHS scores versus the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features physical measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony HX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the HX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and HX100V is 94 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and HX100V.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX100V to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern TG-630 iHS provides an edge in sensor tech.