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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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 S5300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S5300 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was announced 13 months later than the TG-630 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S5300 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 S5300 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 S5300 TG-630 iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon S5300

 TG-630 iHS S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 S5300 TG-630 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5300 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S5300 vs the TG-630 iHS.

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and TG-630 iHS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and TG-630 iHS.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S5300 to provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer S5300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (138g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition (138g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5300
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
46
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
39
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging details
35
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (138 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5300 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2014-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-208mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138g (0.30 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
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 Overall 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 180 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $200