Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX55
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX55 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
- Launched January 2013
(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
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 ImagesThe 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.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX55 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony TX55
TG-630 iHS | TX55 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | July 2011 | More recent by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
TX55 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Crisper screen (+770k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony TX55
TG-630 iHS | TX55 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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.
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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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 |