Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony RX1R

Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony RX1R, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-630 iHS was brought out 5 months earlier than the RX1R so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS matches up versus the RX1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony RX1R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the RX1R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and RX1R is 94 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and RX1R.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-630 iHS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R will deliver greater detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.