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Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Nikon L100
(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
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
  • Released January 2013
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 L100 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon L100

 TG-630 iHS L100 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 L100 TG-630 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography factors
26
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (220 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography details
39
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
39
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L100
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix L100Olympus TG-630 iHS
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