Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A55

Here, we are looking at the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A55, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and A55 (16MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The TG-630 iHS was launched 2 years after the A55 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-630 iHS scores against the A55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony SLT-A55. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys external measurements 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 A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-630 iHS versus the A55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-630 iHS and A55 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and A55.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-630 iHS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A55 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-630 iHS provides an advantage in sensor tech.