Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-5
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Released May 2017
- Replaced the Olympus TG-4
- Replacement is Olympus TG-6

Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Nikon S630 and Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S630 was manufactured 9 years before the TG-5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the S630 grades versus the TG-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S630 & Olympus Tough TG-5. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S630 Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Olympus TG-5
S630 | TG-5 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Nikon S630
TG-5 | S630 | |||
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Released | May 2017 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 100 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S630 and Olympus TG-5
S630 | TG-5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S630 has physical measurements 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-5 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S630 and Olympus TG-5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S630 against the TG-5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and TG-5 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S630 and TG-5.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S630 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

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Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S630 | Olympus Tough TG-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S630 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2017-05-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VIII |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 340 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-L12 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $240 | $449 |