Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Sony ZV-1

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.

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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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

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.

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.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and ZV-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

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.