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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony QX10

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony QX10 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2013
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony QX10 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony QX10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 7 months before the QX10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS scores against the QX10 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 QX10

 TG-630 iHS QX10 
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 QX10 TG-630 iHS 
ReleasedSeptember 2013January 2013Newer by 7 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony QX10

 TG-630 iHS QX10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got physical measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony QX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the QX10.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and QX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and QX10.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony QX10 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged TG-630 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography advice
Sony QX10 Portrait photography advice
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offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography highlights
Sony QX10 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than others (105 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Travel photography camera
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environment sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than others (105g)
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography info
Sony QX10 Landscape photography info
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decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony QX10 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others (105 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony QX10
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Waterproof Lens-style
Launched 2013-01-08 2013-09-04
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch -
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 105 gr (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photographs 220 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $250