Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon S630 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S630 was launched 4 years prior to the TG-820 iHS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S630 scores vs the TG-820 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S630 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S630 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon S630 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S630 vs the TG-820 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and TG-820 iHS is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and TG-820 iHS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S630 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.