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Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Nikon A900
(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
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
  • Announced January 2013
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 A900 TG-630 iHS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2013Newer by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon A900

 TG-630 iHS A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 A900 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography factors
40
good megapixels (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography features
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
56
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography features
74
lighter than average (289 grams)
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (220 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography factors
49
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging features
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (289g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix A900Olympus TG-630 iHS
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