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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S6500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon S6500 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was manufactured within a month of the TG-630 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S6500 matches up versus the TG-630 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 S6500 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon S6500

 TG-630 iHS S6500 

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 S6500 TG-630 iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6500 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S6500 vs the TG-630 iHS.

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and TG-630 iHS is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and TG-630 iHS.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6500 to provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively.

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6500 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6500 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition (250g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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weather sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6500 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6500
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (250g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6500 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-08 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
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 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology AMOLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 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 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 - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $170 $200