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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S930

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S930 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 S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S930 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony S930, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was released 4 years later than the S930 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony S930

 TG-630 iHS S930 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 49 months
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kSharper screen (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 S930 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony S930

 TG-630 iHS S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS comes with external measurements 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 S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the S930.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S930 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and S930.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-630 iHS to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger TG-630 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography information
Sony S930 Portrait photography information
27
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography info
Sony S930 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography information
Sony S930 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography highlights
Sony S930 Travel photography highlights
59
weather proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery power (220 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony S930
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4")
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging features
Sony S930 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony S930
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $219