Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX50V
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX50V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony HX50V
TG-630 iHS | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
HX50V | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony HX50V
TG-630 iHS | HX50V | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | April 2013 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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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 |