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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W830

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W830 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 W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W830 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W830, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was announced 12 months before the W830 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony W830

 TG-630 iHS W830 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 W830 TG-630 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony W830

 TG-630 iHS W830 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features outside 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 W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W830 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the W830.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W830 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and W830 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and W830.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W830 to resolve extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-630 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography information
Sony W830 Portrait photography information
27
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography information
Sony W830 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography factors
Sony W830 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography features
Sony W830 Travel photography features
59
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
39
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging factors
Sony W830 Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
32
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony W830
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $128