Nikon 1 S2 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Lets look more closely at the Nikon 1 S2 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched but the 1 S2 (1") and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 S2 was brought out 17 months later than the TG-630 iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 1 S2 grades versus the TG-630 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 S2 and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 S2 Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 S2 provides outside measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has sizing of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Nikon 1 S2 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 S2 compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 S2 and TG-630 iHS is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 S2 and TG-630 iHS.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 S2 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon 1 S2 will resolve more detail having its extra 2.2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern 1 S2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.