Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX55

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony TX55, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was launched 18 months later than the TX55 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides outside measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the TX55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and TX55 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and TX55.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony TX55 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher TG-630 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.