Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX100 V
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Released October 2016
- Previous Model is Sony RX100 IV
- Replacement is Sony RX100 VI
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX100 V Overview
Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony RX100 V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-630 iHS was brought out 4 years prior to the RX100 V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-630 iHS scores vs the RX100 V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony RX100 V
TG-630 iHS | RX100 V |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
RX100 V | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Released | October 2016 | January 2013 | Newer by 45 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer screen (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony RX100 V
TG-630 iHS | RX100 V | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the RX100 V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and RX100 V is 94 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and RX100 V.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-630 iHS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 V will result in extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged TG-630 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Class | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2016-10-06 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
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 | ||
Total focus points | - | 315 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 lb) | 299g (0.66 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | 220 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $200 | $998 |