Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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94 Imaging
36 Features
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
- Launched February 2010
(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
- Launched January 2013
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On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon S6000 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S6000 was manufactured 3 years prior to the TG-630 iHS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S6000 grades vs the TG-630 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
| S6000 | TG-630 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon S6000
| TG-630 iHS | S6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | February 2010 | Fresher by 35 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
| S6000 | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S6000 versus the TG-630 iHS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and TG-630 iHS is 94 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and TG-630 iHS.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6000 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S6000 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2010-02-03 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 156 gr (0.34 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 | - | 220 images |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $300 | $200 |