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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W530

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W530 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 W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W530 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W530, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 2 years after the W530 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-630 iHS grades versus the W530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony W530

 TG-630 iHS W530 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 W530 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony W530

 TG-630 iHS W530 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the W530.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W530 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and W530 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and W530.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W530 to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent TG-630 iHS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony W530
27
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony W530 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography advice
Sony W530 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
26
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
Sony W530 Travel photography factors
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography details
Sony W530 Landscape photography details
39
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (220 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Sony W530
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
26
fairly wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony W530
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $269