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Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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 S100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S100 was revealed 16 months prior to the TG-630 iHS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S100 grades versus the TG-630 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 S100 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution820k460kClearer display (+360k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon S100

 TG-630 iHS S100 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 S100 TG-630 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S100 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has sizing of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S100 against the TG-630 iHS.

Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and TG-630 iHS is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and TG-630 iHS.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S100 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged S100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 Street photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
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has touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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weather proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (220 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography info
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manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
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Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S100Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S100 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-24 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 820 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Organic LED monitor -
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 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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, Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 150 images 220 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $240 $200