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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A37

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A37 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Older Model is Sony A35
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A37 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony A37

 TG-630 iHS A37 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2012Fresher by 8 months
Display size3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 A37 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A37

 TG-630 iHS A37 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A37 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony A37 Portrait photography details
27
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography details
Sony A37 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography advice
Sony A37 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low battery life (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony A37 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery (220 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
54
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (500 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography info
Sony A37 Landscape photography info
39
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
64
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.6")
low battery life (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Sony A37
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A37
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony SLT-A37
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-01-08 2012-05-16
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.6 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 506g (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 799
Other
Battery life 220 photos 500 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $522