Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
- Released February 2011
(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 L24 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
Below is a detailed assessment of the Nikon L24 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The L24 was introduced 23 months before the TG-630 iHS making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the L24 matches up vs the TG-630 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L24 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L24 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
L24 | TG-630 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon L24
TG-630 iHS | L24 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 23 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L24 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
L24 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L24 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Nikon L24 and Olympus TG-630 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the L24 compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and TG-630 iHS is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and TG-630 iHS.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L24 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older L24 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

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Nikon L24 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L24 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L24 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-02-09 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 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 |
Mic 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 | 182g (0.40 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | 220 photographs |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $119 | $200 |