Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W570
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W570 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W570, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-630 iHS was introduced 2 years later than the W570 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-630 iHS matches up vs the W570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W570 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony W570
TG-630 iHS | W570 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
W570 | TG-630 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony W570
TG-630 iHS | W570 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers physical dimensions 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 W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W570 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the W570.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and W570 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and W570.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W570 to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-630 iHS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W570 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 lb) | 116g (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 | - |
Style of battery | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $200 | $159 |