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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • Newer Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony ZV-1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") offer totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The TG-630 iHS was introduced 8 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-630 iHS matches up vs the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 ZV-1 TG-630 iHS 
RevealedMay 2020January 2013Newer by 89 months
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS ZV-1 
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-630 iHS enjoys 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) while the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Sony ZV-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-630 iHS vs the ZV-1.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and ZV-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-630 iHS and ZV-1.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-630 iHS using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will provide you with more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-630 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
 comes with face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
73
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 provides face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Street photography with Sony ZV-1
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
85
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 offers focus via touch
 lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography information
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography information
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (220 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
71
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 provides tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 bad battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography info
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography info
59
 environment proof
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
81
 lighter than competition (294g)
 connects via bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 good  resolution (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 decently wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 bad battery life (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
39
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
 no Timelapse recording
70
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 bad battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no microphone socket
86
 decently wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes microphone support
 lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony ZV-1
 Olympus TG-630 iHSSony ZV-1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-630 iHS Sony ZV-1
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2020-05-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format    
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 315
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $750