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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon S9500
  • Later Model is Nikon S9900
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S9700 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was introduced 14 months later than the TG-630 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S9700 matches up against the TG-630 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 S9700 TG-630 iHS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 14 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon S9700

 TG-630 iHS S9700 

Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 S9700 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9700 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S9700 versus the TG-630 iHS.

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S9700 and TG-630 iHS is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S9700 and TG-630 iHS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S9700 to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S9700 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9700 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography details
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9700 Street photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (232g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9700 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
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lighter than average in class (232g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery (220 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
45
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
39
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (220 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9700 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (232g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9700 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S9700Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9700 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-02-07 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 300 images 220 images
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $350 $200