Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
- Announced February 2009
- Renewed by Nikon L110
(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
- Released January 2013

Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon L100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The L100 was unveiled 4 years prior to the TG-630 iHS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L100 grades against the TG-630 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L100 Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
L100 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon L100
TG-630 iHS | L100 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 47 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
L100 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L100 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Nikon L100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the L100 compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L100 and TG-630 iHS is 79 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and TG-630 iHS.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-630 iHS to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L100 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L100 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-02-03 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 360g (0.79 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $399 | $200 |