Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched but the S32 (1/3") and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The S32 was launched 14 months later than the TG-630 iHS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S32 matches up versus the TG-630 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S32 and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S32 Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S32 comes with external measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-630 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S32 against the TG-630 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S32 and TG-630 iHS is 90 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S32 and TG-630 iHS.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S32 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Nikon S32 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer S32 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.