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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W610

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W610 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W610 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W610, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-630 iHS was revealed 13 months after the W610 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony W610

 TG-630 iHS W610 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 W610 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony W610

 TG-630 iHS W610 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the W610.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W610 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and W610.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W610 to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer TG-630 iHS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony W610
27
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than others (113 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Sony W610
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
Sony W610 Travel photography factors
59
weather sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (220 shots)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others (113g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony W610 Landscape photography factors
39
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging information
Sony W610 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony W610
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-08 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias 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 support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $200