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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX1 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX1 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-630 iHS was launched at a similar time to the RX1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the RX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony RX1

 TG-630 iHS RX1 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 RX1 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony RX1

 TG-630 iHS RX1 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the RX1.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and RX1 is 94 and 79 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and RX1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-630 iHS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX1 Portrait photography highlights
27
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
82
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography information
Sony RX1 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than average (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Sony RX1
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
53
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery (270 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Travel photography with Sony RX1
59
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (220 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (270 per charge)
heavier than average (482 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony RX1
39
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
65
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
low battery (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than average (482g)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony RX1
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-08 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 482g (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 93
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2534
Other
Battery life 220 shots 270 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $2,798