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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W370 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 W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W370 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony W370, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 3 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony W370

 TG-630 iHS W370 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 W370 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony W370

 TG-630 iHS W370 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys 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 W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony W370 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the W370.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and W370.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W370 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-630 iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Street photography with Sony W370
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography info
Sony W370 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony W370 Landscape photography factors
39
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
37
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Sony W370
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony W370
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $230