Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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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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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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 dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
| S3500 | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2013 |  | January 2013 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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).
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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.
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 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.
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Olympus 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 |