Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX100 VA

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony RX100 VA, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 6 years before the RX100 VA which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the RX100 VA in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has physical dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the RX100 VA.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and RX100 VA is 94 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-630 iHS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VA will result in more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-630 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.