Clicky

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX55

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX55 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX55 Overview

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").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

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.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony TX55

 TG-630 iHS TX55 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 TX55 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony TX55

 TG-630 iHS TX55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony TX55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX55 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX55 Portrait photography highlights
27
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Street photography with Sony TX55
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Sony TX55
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography information
Sony TX55 Travel photography information
59
weather sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
good battery power (250 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony TX55
39
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery power (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging factors
Sony TX55 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
34
rather wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony TX55
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-08 2011-07-24
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 250 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $350