Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2010
(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
- Revealed January 2013
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Nikon S5100 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S5100 was announced 3 years earlier than the TG-630 iHS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S5100 scores against the TG-630 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
S5100 | TG-630 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon S5100
TG-630 iHS | S5100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | August 2010 | More recent by 29 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
S5100 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5100 has outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Nikon S5100 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S5100 vs the TG-630 iHS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and TG-630 iHS is 95 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S5100 and TG-630 iHS.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older S5100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-08-17 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 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 | 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 132 grams (0.29 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL10 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $200 | $200 |