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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W650

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W650 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W650 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W650, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was introduced 13 months later than the W650 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-630 iHS scores against the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony W650

 TG-630 iHS W650 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 W650 TG-630 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony W650

 TG-630 iHS W650 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers physical measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the W650.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and W650.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W650 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer TG-630 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography features
Sony W650 Portrait photography features
27
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography details
Sony W650 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (124g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography highlights
Sony W650 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography details
Sony W650 Travel photography details
59
weather sealing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (220 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others (124 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography advice
Sony W650 Landscape photography advice
39
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (220 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others (124g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony W650
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-08 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
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 shots 220 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $140