Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX220
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2014
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX220 Overview
Following is a extended review of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX220, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-630 iHS was unveiled 13 months prior to the WX220 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-630 iHS grades vs the WX220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX220 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony WX220
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Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
WX220 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2013 | More modern by 13 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony WX220
TG-630 iHS | WX220 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS offers exterior 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) whilst the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the WX220.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and WX220 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and WX220.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX220 to produce greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TG-630 iHS will be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-630 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 grams (0.37 pounds) | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" 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 photos | 210 photos |
Battery type | 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) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $200 | $198 |