Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX1
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![Olympus TG-630 iHS front Olympus TG-630 iHS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-TG-630-iHS/Olympus-TG-630-iHS-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX1 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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Introduced August 2009
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX1 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony TX1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very close but the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizes.
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The TG-630 iHS was brought out 3 years after the TX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the TX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony TX1
TG-630 iHS | TX1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
TX1 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony TX1
TG-630 iHS | TX1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony TX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the TX1.
![Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX1 size comparison Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-630-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX1-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.
![Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-630-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and TX1.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-630 iHS because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern TG-630 iHS provides an edge in sensor technology.
![Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-630-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-630-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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) | 142 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 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 |
Launch pricing | $200 | $350 |