Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX200V

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.

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.

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.

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.