Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony QX30

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony QX30, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was released 20 months before the QX30 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the QX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the QX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and QX30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and QX30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony QX30 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged TG-630 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.