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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX70

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX70 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony WX70, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was brought out 12 months later than the WX70 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-630 iHS matches up against the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony WX70

 TG-630 iHS WX70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 WX70 TG-630 iHS 
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony WX70

 TG-630 iHS WX70 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the WX70.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and WX70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX70 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-630 iHS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography features
Sony WX70 Portrait photography features
27
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography highlights
Sony WX70 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than average in class (114g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Sony WX70
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
Sony WX70 Travel photography factors
59
weather proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (220 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
39
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
36
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony WX70
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
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 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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format 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 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $242