Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S980
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced February 2009
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Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony S980, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-630 iHS matches up vs the S980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony S980
| TG-630 iHS | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
| S980 | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony S980
| TG-630 iHS | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the S980.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and S980 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and S980.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-630 iHS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony S980 Specifications
| Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | 167g (0.37 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
| 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, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $200 | $300 |