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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX10V

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX10V 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 HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Replacement is Sony HX20V
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX10V Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony HX10V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-630 iHS was unveiled 11 months after the HX10V and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony HX10V

 TG-630 iHS HX10V 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 HX10V TG-630 iHS 
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony HX10V

 TG-630 iHS HX10V 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides physical measurements 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 HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony HX10V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the HX10V.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and HX10V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and HX10V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX10V to produce more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger TG-630 iHS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography features
Sony HX10V Portrait photography features
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provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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good MP (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography highlights
Sony HX10V Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (234g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography features
Sony HX10V Travel photography features
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environment proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (220 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than average (234 grams)
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
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quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging details
Sony HX10V Vlogging details
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (234g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony HX10V
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 234 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photos 320 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $200 $616