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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX90V

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX90V Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony HX90V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was released 3 years prior to the HX90V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-630 iHS scores versus the HX90V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony HX90V

 TG-630 iHS HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 HX90V TG-630 iHS 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2013More recent by 27 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony HX90V

 TG-630 iHS HX90V 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features exterior measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the HX90V.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and HX90V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and HX90V.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX90V to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older TG-630 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography information
Sony HX90V Portrait photography information
27
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography details
Sony HX90V Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (360 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
59
environment sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
76
great battery life (360 shots)
lighter than average (245g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography info
Sony HX90V Landscape photography info
39
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
great battery life (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Sony HX90V
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony HX90V
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-08 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 360 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $440