Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX200V
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![Olympus TG-630 iHS front Olympus TG-630 iHS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-TG-630-iHS/Olympus-TG-630-iHS-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V/Sony-HX200V-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony HX100V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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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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX200V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-630-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-630-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-630-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-630-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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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 |