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Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Launched February 2009
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-5
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S630 was unveiled 11 years before the TG-6 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S630 scores versus the TG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Olympus TG-6

 S630 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Nikon S630

 TG-6 S630 
RevealedMay 2019February 2009More recent by 125 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Olympus TG-6

 S630 TG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S630 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S630 against the TG-6.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S630 and TG-6 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and TG-6.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos although you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older S630 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
has manual focus
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography details
56
built-in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (253g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S630
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
57
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
34
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (253g)
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Olympus TG-6
 Nikon Coolpix S630Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Olympus Tough TG-6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-03 2019-05-22
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 253 grams (0.56 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-L12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $240 $449