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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W220 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W220 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W220, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-630 iHS was brought out 4 years after the W220 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS scores vs the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony W220

 TG-630 iHS W220 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 W220 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony W220

 TG-630 iHS W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS comes with physical 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) while the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the W220.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and W220.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of images however you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-630 iHS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography factors
Sony W220 Portrait photography factors
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provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography highlights
Sony W220 Sports photography highlights
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Travel photography with Sony W220
59
environment proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography advice
Sony W220 Landscape photography advice
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quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony W220
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $160