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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched February 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 S3500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S3500 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was unveiled 2 months later than the TG-630 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S3500 matches up versus the TG-630 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 S3500 TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon S3500

 TG-630 iHS S3500 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 S3500 TG-630 iHS 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2013Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3500 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S3500 and Olympus TG-630 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S3500 vs the TG-630 iHS.

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and TG-630 iHS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3500 and TG-630 iHS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3500 to show extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography information
33
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3500
Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3500
Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
69
lighter than average in class (129g)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (220 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3500 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-02-21 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-182mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 grams (0.28 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $85 $200