Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX66
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX66 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Announced February 2012
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Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony TX66, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-630 iHS was released 11 months after the TX66 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the TX66 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony TX66
| TG-630 iHS | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
| TX66 | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+770k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony TX66
| TG-630 iHS | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides outside dimensions 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 TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony TX66 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the TX66.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and TX66 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and TX66.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony TX66 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-630 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 1,230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) | 109 gr (0.24 lbs) |
| 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 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 pictures | 250 pictures |
| Style 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $200 | $350 |