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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX200V

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX200V 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 HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Sony HX100V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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony HX200V

 TG-630 iHS HX200V 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2012Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 HX200V TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony HX200V

 TG-630 iHS HX200V 
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX200V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony HX200V Portrait photography details
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offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography highlights
Sony HX200V Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography information
Sony HX200V Travel photography information
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weather proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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better than average battery (450 CIPA)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (583 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography advice
Sony HX200V Landscape photography advice
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rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (220 shots)
no Timelapse function
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has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
better than average battery (450 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging factors
Sony HX200V Vlogging factors
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others (583 grams)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony HX200V
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
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