Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Released June 2010
(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
- Released January 2013
Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S8000 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S8000 was released 3 years prior to the TG-630 iHS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S8000 matches up versus the TG-630 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
S8000 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon S8000
TG-630 iHS | S8000 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | June 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
S8000 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S8000 offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has sizing of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Nikon S8000 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S8000 vs the TG-630 iHS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and TG-630 iHS is 93 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S8000 and TG-630 iHS.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S8000 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged S8000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 183 gr (0.40 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 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 | - | 220 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $300 | $200 |