Nikon P310 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon P310 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P310 was manufactured 6 months before the TG-630 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the P310 grades vs the TG-630 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P310 Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P310 enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P310 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the P310 compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and TG-630 iHS is 92 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and TG-630 iHS.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon P310 to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively.