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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX20

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX20 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony TX20, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was launched 11 months later than the TX20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the TX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony TX20

 TG-630 iHS TX20 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 TX20 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony TX20

 TG-630 iHS TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the TX20.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and TX20 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and TX20.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX20 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher TG-630 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
27
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Street photography with Sony TX20
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography factors
Sony TX20 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Travel photography with Sony TX20
59
weather proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (220 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
great battery (250 per charge)
environment sealing
offers focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography details
Sony TX20 Landscape photography details
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery (250 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Sony TX20
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony TX20
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 pictures 250 pictures
Form 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $330