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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX30

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX30 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 TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX30 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony TX30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was brought out 6 months prior to the TX30 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-630 iHS matches up versus the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony TX30

 TG-630 iHS TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 TX30 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony TX30

 TG-630 iHS TX30 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers external measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the TX30.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and TX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and TX30.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX30 to show greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX30 Portrait photography highlights
27
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography features
Sony TX30 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 shots)
no phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography highlights
Sony TX30 Travel photography highlights
59
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
environment sealing
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography details
Sony TX30 Landscape photography details
39
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX30 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
34
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony TX30
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2013-07-26
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 141 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $230