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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was announced about the same time to the TG-630 iHS so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S5200 matches up vs the TG-630 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 S5200 TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon S5200

 TG-630 iHS S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 S5200 TG-630 iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5200 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S5200 compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and TG-630 iHS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and TG-630 iHS.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S5200 to render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography information
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography features
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography features
28
good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (160 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5200
Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
68
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (160 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
59
weather proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery (220 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography details
42
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (160 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
39
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S5200 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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 format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 gr (0.32 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 160 images 220 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 LI-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $200