Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX10
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX10 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
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2011

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX10 Overview
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").

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony WX10
TG-630 iHS | WX10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 25 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
WX10 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony WX10
TG-630 iHS | WX10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 lbs) | 161g (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $200 |