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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX30

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX30 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 WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX30 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony WX30, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was launched 18 months after the WX30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-630 iHS grades versus the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony WX30

 TG-630 iHS WX30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 WX30 TG-630 iHS 
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony WX30

 TG-630 iHS WX30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS provides exterior dimensions 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 WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-630 iHS compared to the WX30.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and WX30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX30 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent TG-630 iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography factors
Sony WX30 Portrait photography factors
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comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography info
Sony WX30 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography highlights
Sony WX30 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography information
Sony WX30 Travel photography information
59
weather sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (220 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others in class (117g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography advice
Sony WX30 Landscape photography advice
39
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging info
Sony WX30 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony WX30
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-08 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $259