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Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Revealed November 2013
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon P7800 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched but the P7800 (1/1.7") and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was released 11 months after the TG-630 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the P7800 grades vs the TG-630 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 P7800 TG-630 iHS 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2013More modern by 11 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon P7800

 TG-630 iHS P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 P7800 TG-630 iHS 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 has outer dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has specifications of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P7800 and Olympus TG-630 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the P7800 against the TG-630 iHS.

Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and TG-630 iHS is 82 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and TG-630 iHS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The P7800 contains the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent P7800 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7800
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
46
focusing manually
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
27
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography information
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (399 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery power (350 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography information
68
great battery power (350 per charge)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (399g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (220 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography advice
58
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
39
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7800
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
75
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
heavier than competition (399 grams)
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon P7800 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7800 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-11-25 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 grams (0.88 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $550 $200