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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W380

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W380 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W380 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony W380, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was launched 3 years after the W380 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony W380

 TG-630 iHS W380 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 W380 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony W380

 TG-630 iHS W380 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys external 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) and the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony W380 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the W380.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W380 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and W380.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W380 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher TG-630 iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography info
Sony W380 Portrait photography info
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features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography factors
Sony W380 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography highlights
Sony W380 Sports photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proof
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (220 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Travel photography with Sony W380
59
environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (220 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging information
Sony W380 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
29
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony W380
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE 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) 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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Battery style 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $44