Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX100
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Replacement is Sony RX100 II
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX100 Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony RX100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") use totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-630 iHS was announced 5 months after the RX100 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS matches up versus the RX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony RX100
TG-630 iHS | RX100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
RX100 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony RX100
TG-630 iHS | RX100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | August 2012 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony RX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the RX100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and RX100 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and RX100.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-630 iHS having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 will resolve extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2012-08-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) | 240 grams (0.53 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 All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | 330 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $200 | $448 |