Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Replacement is Nikon A1000
(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
- Announced January 2013

Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Nikon A900 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A900 was announced 3 years after the TG-630 iHS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the A900 grades versus the TG-630 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon A900 Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
A900 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 39 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon A900
TG-630 iHS | A900 |
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Common features in the Nikon A900 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
A900 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Nikon A900 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A900 against the TG-630 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and TG-630 iHS is 88 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and TG-630 iHS.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to provide you with more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent A900 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A900 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix A900 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2016-02-23 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289g (0.64 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 300 photographs | 220 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $400 | $200 |