Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A37

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony A37, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and A37 (16MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-630 iHS was unveiled 8 months later than the A37 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-630 iHS scores versus the A37 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony SLT-A37. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS features outer dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony A37 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the A37.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and A37 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-630 iHS and A37.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A37 will give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent TG-630 iHS will have a benefit in sensor tech.