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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W330

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W330 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W330, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was introduced 3 years after the W330 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-630 iHS grades versus the W330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony W330

 TG-630 iHS W330 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 W330 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony W330

 TG-630 iHS W330 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the W330.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and W330 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and W330.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W330 to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent TG-630 iHS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony W330
27
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography info
Sony W330 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Sony W330
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography advice
Sony W330 Travel photography advice
59
weather proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography advice
Sony W330 Landscape photography advice
39
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging factors
Sony W330 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony W330
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $170