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Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • New Model is Nikon L820
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 L810 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon L810 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was brought out 11 months earlier than the TG-630 iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the L810 matches up vs the TG-630 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 L810 TG-630 iHS 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon L810

 TG-630 iHS L810 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 L810 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the L810 compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L810 and TG-630 iHS is 74 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and TG-630 iHS.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L810 to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged L810 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography information
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L810
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography details
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great zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography details
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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weather proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery (220 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography highlights
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really wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (220 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix L810Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-01 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 gr (0.95 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 300 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $200