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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX50V

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
49

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX50V Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony HX50V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-630 iHS was revealed 3 months prior to the HX50V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony HX50V

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 HX50V TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony HX50V

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS HX50V 
IntroducedJanuary 2013April 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony HX50V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the HX50V.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX50V size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and HX50V.
As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to provide you with more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography features
Sony HX50V Portrait photography features
27
 features face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
50
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (272g)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking focus
 weather sealing
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
57
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 great battery power (400 CIPA)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
59
 weather sealing
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery life (220 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
 great battery power (400 shots)
 lighter than competition (272 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX50V Landscape photography highlights
39
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 not so great battery life (220 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
53
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 great battery power (400 per charge)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging details
Sony HX50V Vlogging details
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
34
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (272 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone jack
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX50V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony HX50V
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-08 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 272 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 400 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $439