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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W560

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W560 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W560 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony W560, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was revealed 2 years later than the W560 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the W560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony W560

 TG-630 iHS W560 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 W560 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony W560

 TG-630 iHS W560 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys physical 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 W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the W560.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W560 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and W560 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and W560.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W560 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger TG-630 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography info
Sony W560 Portrait photography info
27
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography features
Sony W560 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography details
Sony W560 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography details
Sony W560 Travel photography details
59
environment sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony W560
39
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging details
Sony W560 Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony W560
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $200 $139