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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TF1

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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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").

Photography Glossary

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).
Check the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony TF1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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
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 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