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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX220

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX220 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony WX220
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony WX220

 TG-630 iHS WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 WX220 TG-630 iHS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony WX220

 TG-630 iHS WX220 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe 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).

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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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX220 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography factors
Sony WX220 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Sony WX220
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
Sony WX220 Travel photography factors
59
environment proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography advice
Sony WX220 Landscape photography advice
39
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony WX220 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony WX220
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
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