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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TF1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TF1 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony TF1, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was launched 5 months prior to the TF1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony TF1

 TG-630 iHS TF1 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 TF1 TG-630 iHS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony TF1

 TG-630 iHS TF1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2013Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers 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) and the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the TF1.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and TF1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony TF1 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography factors
Sony TF1 Portrait photography factors
27
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography advice
Sony TF1 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
lighter than competition (152 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography info
Sony TF1 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery life (220 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (152g)
weather proofing
offers touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
39
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
40
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony TF1 Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
33
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (152 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony TF1
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-08 2013-06-21
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $266