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Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(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
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon L28 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was released very close to the TG-630 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L28 grades vs the TG-630 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 L28 TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon L28

 TG-630 iHS L28 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 L28 TG-630 iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has sizing of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the L28 compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and TG-630 iHS is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and TG-630 iHS.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L28 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography factors
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
good battery life (280 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography information
74
good battery life (280 shots)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
59
environment sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography factors
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relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
good battery life (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix L28Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" 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 280 shots 220 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $90 $200