Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX10

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony WX10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was unveiled 2 years after the WX10 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-630 iHS grades against the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-630 iHS has outer measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the WX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and WX10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX10 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent TG-630 iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.