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Olympus TG-630 iHS Review

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    Main Features

    • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 100 - 6400
    • 28-140 mm F3.9-5.9 Zoom Lens
    • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
    • 3" Fixed Type Screen
    • 5 fps continuous shooting
    • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video
    • 167g. 98 x 66 x 22 mm
    • Weather Sealed Body
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    Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

    First introduced in January 2013 , Olympus TG-630 iHS is a 12.0MP Waterproof camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 28-140 mm F3.9-5.9 lens.

    Olympus TG-630 iHS Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Olympus TG-630 iHS has an Overall Score of 45/100 and ranked #128 out of 629 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Waterproof), and ranked #601 out of 1223 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Specs
    Olympus TG-630 iHS weighs 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz) and has external dimensions of 98 x 66 x 22 mm (3.86 x 2.6 x 0.87″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, its weight is about average in its class. On the other hand, with a thickness of only 22mm, it is quite small, 6mm thinner than the average of its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Olympus TG-630 iHS with the dimensions:

    Olympus TG-630 iHS Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Olympus TG-630 iHS Camera Body

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Olympus TG-630 iHS, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Olympus TG-630 iHS Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Olympus TG-630 iHS Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Olympus TG-630 iHS with its main competitors:

    Olympus TG-630 iHS Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs TG-630 iHS Thickness vs TG-630 iHS
    Olympus TG-630 iHS Camera Olympus TG-5
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    250g 83g heavier 32mm 10mm thicker
    Olympus TG-630 iHS Camera Olympus TG-6
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    253g 86g heavier 32mm 10mm thicker
    Olympus TG-630 iHS Camera Olympus TG-4
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    247g 80g heavier 31mm 9mm thicker
    Olympus TG-630 iHS Camera Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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    346g 179g heavier 48mm 26mm thicker
    Olympus TG-630 iHS Camera Olympus SP-100
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    594g 427g heavier 133mm 111mm thicker
    Olympus TG-630 iHS Camera Canon R5
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    738g 571g heavier 88mm 66mm thicker
    Olympus TG-630 iHS Camera Pentax WG-3
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    230g 63g heavier 33mm 11mm thicker
    Olympus TG-630 iHS Camera Nikon W300
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    231g 64g heavier 29mm 7mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Olympus TG-630 iHS has environmental sealings (waterproof, shockproof, dustproof, freezeproof)

    Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor and Photography Features

    Olympus TG-630 iHS has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 3968 x 2976 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3 and 16:9. TG-630 iHS has a native ISO range of 100 - 6400 but unfortunately, Olympus TG-630 iHS doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Nikon Coolpix P7100 or Canon PowerShot S120 in the same price range.

    Olympus TG-630 iHS is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Waterproof cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Olympus TG-630 iHS's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Olympus TG-630 iHS Lens

    Olympus TG-630 iHS features a 28-140 mm F3.9-5.9 5× zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 28mm and 140mm reach on tele gives a lot of flexibility and satisfy most of your needs.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    TG-630 iHS
    Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
    Average
    Telezoom

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    TG-630 iHS
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f3.90 at 28mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end, and it is slow at the tele end with its max aperture of f5.90.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    TG-630 iHS
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    TG-630 iHS
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    TG-630 iHS is also equipped with Sensor-shift image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds.



    Olympus TG-630 iHS LCD

    Olympus TG-630 iHS has a Fixed Type 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 460k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    Olympus TG-630 iHS back view and LCD

    TG-630 iHS doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Nikon Coolpix P7100 (Compare) or Nikon Coolpix P7000 (Compare).
    If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

    Olympus TG-630 iHS Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    You can connect TG-630 iHS to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Battery

    Olympus TG-630 iHS is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 220 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 255 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

    Battery Life Comparison in Waterproof Cameras

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    Olympus TG-4 with its 380shots is the model with longest battery life among Waterproof cameras. Check the comparison of Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 or take a look at Longest Battery Life Waterproof cameras list.

    Olympus TG-630 iHS Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Olympus TG-630 iHS Camera Olympus TG-5
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    3840 x 2160 340shots Yes No No
    Olympus TG-630 iHS Camera Olympus TG-6
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    3840 x 2160 340shots Yes No No
    Olympus TG-630 iHS Camera Olympus TG-4
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    1920 x 1080 380shots Yes No No
    Olympus TG-630 iHS Camera Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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    1920 x 1080 340shots No No No
    Olympus TG-630 iHS Camera Olympus SP-100
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    1920 x 1080 330shots No No No
    Olympus TG-630 iHS Camera Canon R5
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    8192 x 4320 320shots Yes Yes No
    Olympus TG-630 iHS Camera Pentax WG-3
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    1920 x 1080 240shots No No No
    Olympus TG-630 iHS Camera Nikon W300
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    3840 x 2160 280shots Yes Yes No

    Olympus TG-630 iHS Video Features

    With Olympus TG-630 iHS, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Olympus TG-630 iHS will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

    TG-630 iHS has a built-in Mono microphone and a Mono speaker.
    Olympus TG-630 iHS doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Nikon Coolpix P7100 or Nikon Coolpix P7000 in a similar price range.

    Olympus TG-630 iHS Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Olympus TG-630 iHS can shoot continuously at max speed of 5 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately TG-630 iHS doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Olympus TG-630 iHS features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

    Olympus TG-630 iHS also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    Olympus TG-630 iHS PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Olympus TG-630 iHS review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Water Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Image Stabilization
    Full HD Video
    Face Detection Focusing
    167g Light Body
    Environmental Sealing
    Panorama Shooting
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    Low Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    Only Unknown Focus Points
    Low Screen Resolution ( 460kdots )
    Low Battery Life: 220 shots
    No Manual Focusing
    No Manual Exposure
    Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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    What type of Photography is Olympus TG-630 iHS Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Olympus TG-630 iHS in 5 different photography areas.

    Olympus TG-630 iHS for Portrait Photography

    Olympus TG-630 iHS has a score of 27 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Waterproof Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theTG-630 iHS.
    Image Stabilization
    Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus TG-630 iHS for Portrait Photography

    Olympus TG-630 iHS for Street Photography

    Olympus TG-630 iHS has a score of 60 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Waterproof Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Image Stabilization
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Small Body
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus TG-630 iHS for Street Photography

    Olympus TG-630 iHS for Sports Photography

    Olympus TG-630 iHS has a score of 21 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Waterproof Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theTG-630 iHS.
    Environmental Sealings
    Image Stabilization
    Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
    Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
    140 mm Tele Lens
    Unknown Focus Points
    Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus TG-630 iHS for Sports Photography

    Olympus TG-630 iHS for Daily Photography

    Olympus TG-630 iHS has a score of 66 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Waterproof Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    167g
    Body Thickness 22mm
    Environmental Sealings
    5.0X Optical Zoom
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus TG-630 iHS for Daily Photography

    Olympus TG-630 iHS for Landscape Photography

    Olympus TG-630 iHS has a score of 19 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Waterproof Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theTG-630 iHS.
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Environmental Sealings
    Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus TG-630 iHS for Landscape Photography
    Olympus TG-630 iHS Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Olympus TG-630 iHS compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Olympus TG-630 iHS
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    Olympus TG-630 iHS Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Olympus
    Model Olympus TG-630 iHS
    Announced 2013-01-08
    Body Type Compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Number of Lenses
    Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5×)
    Max Aperture F3.9-5.9
    Macro Focus Range 1cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 3"
    Screen Resolution 460k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 4s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/2000s
    Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation n/a
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range n/a
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 12 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 3968 x 2976
    Max Native ISO 6,400
    Min Native ISO 100
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points Unknown
    Number of Cross Focus Points 0
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 167g
    Physical Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm
    Battery Life 220 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model LI-50B
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Storage Slots 1


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