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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(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
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 S5100 TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon S5100

 TG-630 iHS S5100 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2010More recent by 29 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 S5100 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition in class (132g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
59
environment proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (220 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5100
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
39
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Olympus TG-630 iHS
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