Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX200V
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
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- 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
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Launched May 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX100V
- Replacement is Sony HX300
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX200V Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony HX200V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-630 iHS was released 9 months later than the HX200V so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the HX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX200V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony HX200V
TG-630 iHS | HX200V | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | May 2012 | Fresher by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
HX200V | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony HX200V
TG-630 iHS | HX200V | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony HX200V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the HX200V.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and HX200V is 94 and 66 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and HX200V.
Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX200V to produce more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern TG-630 iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2012-05-11 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (60, 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 input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lb) | 583 gr (1.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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 | 450 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $200 | $480 |