Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S570 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S570 was introduced 4 years prior to the TG-630 iHS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S570 scores vs the TG-630 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S570 and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S570 Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S570 has exterior dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Nikon S570 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S570 against the TG-630 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and TG-630 iHS is 95 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and TG-630 iHS.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files but you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older S570 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.