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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX5

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX5 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX5 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony WX5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was introduced 2 years after the WX5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-630 iHS scores vs the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony WX5

 TG-630 iHS WX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 31 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 WX5 TG-630 iHS 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony WX5

 TG-630 iHS WX5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features exterior measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the WX5.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and WX5.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger TG-630 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography factors
Sony WX5 Portrait photography factors
27
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography highlights
Sony WX5 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography information
Sony WX5 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Travel photography with Sony WX5
59
environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Landscape photography camera
39
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Sony WX5
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony WX5
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-08 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 146 grams (0.32 lbs)
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $250