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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S2000

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony S2000, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was introduced 3 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony S2000

 TG-630 iHS S2000 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 S2000 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony S2000

 TG-630 iHS S2000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has outside measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony S2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the S2000.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and S2000.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-630 iHS to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer TG-630 iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography advice
Sony S2000 Portrait photography advice
27
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography factors
Sony S2000 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography factors
Sony S2000 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment proof
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Travel photography with Sony S2000
59
environment proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography details
Sony S2000 Landscape photography details
39
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
27
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony S2000
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $225