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Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2009
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon S630 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S630 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TG-1 iHS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S630 scores vs the TG-1 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S630 TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon S630

 TG-1 iHS S630 
LaunchedMay 2012February 2009Newer by 39 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kClearer screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S630 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S630 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S630 against the TG-1 iHS.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and TG-1 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S630 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S630 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (350 shots)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography info
56
flash built-in
long zoom (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
great battery power (350 per charge)
environment proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography advice
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
great battery power (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
36
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S630Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-03 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 350 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-L12 LI90B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $240 $399