Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX9V

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony HX9V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was released 18 months later than the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the HX9V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and HX9V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and HX9V.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX9V to show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger TG-630 iHS will have a benefit in sensor technology.