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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57 Imaging
69 Features
88 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Released December 2012
  • Older Model is Sony A900
  • Renewed by Sony A99 II
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and A99 (24MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The TG-630 iHS was brought out very close to the A99 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-630 iHS matches up vs the A99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony A99

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 A99 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A99

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS A99 
ReleasedJanuary 2013December 2012Same age
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-630 iHS and the A99.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-630 iHS and A99 is 94 and 57 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and A99.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A99 will produce more detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography info
Sony A99 Portrait photography info
27
 features face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
81
 focusing manually
 decent MP (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography information
Sony A99 Street photography information
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
75
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Sports photography with Sony A99
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking focus
 environment sealing
 low frames per second (5.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (220 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
78
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 low battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
Sony A99 Travel photography factors
59
 environment sealing
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery (220 CIPA)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
60
 environment proofing
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 low battery power (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Sony A99 Landscape photography highlights
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 not so great battery (220 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
74
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 2 card slots
 low battery power (500 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging information
Sony A99 Vlogging information
33
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have mic port
76
 screen is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detect autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have mic support
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony A99 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony A99
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony SLT-A99
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-08 2012-12-12
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 812g (1.79 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life 220 images 500 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Card slots One Dual
Launch cost $200 $1,998