Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Revealed August 2011
(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
- Introduced January 2013

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon S8200 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S8200 was released 16 months before the TG-630 iHS making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S8200 matches up vs the TG-630 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
S8200 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 961k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+501k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon S8200
TG-630 iHS | S8200 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 16 months |
Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
S8200 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8200 has outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Nikon S8200 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S8200 compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and TG-630 iHS is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8200 and TG-630 iHS.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S8200 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S8200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-08-24 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 961k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 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, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 213g (0.47 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
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 | 250 photographs | 220 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $329 | $200 |