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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S2100

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S2100 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S2100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was launched 3 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony S2100

 TG-630 iHS S2100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 S2100 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony S2100

 TG-630 iHS S2100 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides external 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) and the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the S2100.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and S2100.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-630 iHS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony S2100 Portrait photography details
27
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (220 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography info
Sony S2100 Landscape photography info
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging features
Sony S2100 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony S2100
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 Overall 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 photographs -
Battery style 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $0