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Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon L20 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L20 was manufactured 4 years before the TG-630 iHS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the L20 scores vs the TG-630 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 L20 TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon L20

 TG-630 iHS L20 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 47 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 L20 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L20 features external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the L20 compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and TG-630 iHS is 94 and 94 respectively.

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Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L20 and TG-630 iHS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-630 iHS to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged L20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L20 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography highlights
54
lighter than average in class (135g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography info
55
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
environment sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (220 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L20
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
27
screen is a good size (3")
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
39
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (220 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging info
24
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix L20Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L20 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-03 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings 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
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
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 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 - 220 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $120 $200