Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX100 IV

Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony RX100 IV, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 3 years earlier than the RX100 IV which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the RX100 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony RX100 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the RX100 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and RX100 IV is 94 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and RX100 IV.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-630 iHS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 IV will show greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged TG-630 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.