Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L20 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L20 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
L20 | TG-630 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon L20
TG-630 iHS | L20 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 47 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
L20 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Nikon L20 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L20 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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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 |