Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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![Nikon Coolpix L19 front Nikon Coolpix L19 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L19/Nikon-L19-front.jpg)
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Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 L19 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.
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The L19 was announced 4 years earlier than the TG-630 iHS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the L19 scores vs the TG-630 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L19 Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
L19 | TG-630 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon L19
TG-630 iHS | L19 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 47 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L19 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
L19 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L19 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the L19 vs the TG-630 iHS.
![Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L19-vs-Olympus-TG-630-iHS-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and TG-630 iHS is 94 and 94 respectively.
![Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L19-vs-Olympus-TG-630-iHS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and TG-630 iHS.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L19 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older L19 will be behind in sensor innovation.
![Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L19-vs-Olympus-TG-630-iHS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L19-vs-Olympus-TG-630-iHS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L19 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L19 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $0 | $200 |