Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Released February 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
- Released January 2013

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S33 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is relatively close but the S33 (1/3.1") and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

The S33 was revealed 2 years after the TG-630 iHS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S33 matches up versus the TG-630 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S33 and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The full galleries are available at Nikon S33 Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
S33 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon S33
TG-630 iHS | S33 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S33 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
S33 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has sizing of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Nikon S33 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S33 and the TG-630 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and TG-630 iHS is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S33 and TG-630 iHS.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S33 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon S33 will result in more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer S33 should have an edge in sensor technology.

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Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S33 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S33 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2015-02-10 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 4.7 x 3.5mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 16.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 7.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.7 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 221 grams (0.49 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 220 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, smile timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $150 | $200 |