Nikon S6300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
Photography Glossary Nikon S6300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
Lets look more closely at the Nikon S6300 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S6300 was manufactured 11 months before the TG-630 iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S6300 matches up against the TG-630 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
| S6300 | TG-630 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon S6300
| TG-630 iHS | S6300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 11 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
| S6300 | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S6300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 has got outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has specifications of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Nikon S6300 and Olympus TG-630 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S6300 compared to the TG-630 iHS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and TG-630 iHS is 94 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S6300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6300 and TG-630 iHS.
As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S6300 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged S6300 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon S6300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2012-02-01 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 230 pictures | 220 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $200 | $200 |