Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
Portability
88 Imaging
41 Features
60 Overall
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88 Imaging
41 Features
60 Overall
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Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Older Model is Nikon S9700
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced January 2013
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The following is a in depth review of the Nikon S9900 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S9900 grades vs the TG-630 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
| S9900 | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2015 |  | January 2013 | Newer by 26 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon S9900
| TG-630 iHS | S9900 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
| S9900 | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9900 enjoys outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S9900 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S9900 against the TG-630 iHS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and TG-630 iHS is 88 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S9900 and TG-630 iHS.
To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S9900 to deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger S9900 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon S9900
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Nikon S9900 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography advice
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (289g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Nikon S9900 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Nikon S9900
Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
environment proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Nikon S9900 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography information
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Nikon S9900 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging features
reasonably wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (289g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
missing mic support
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
Photography Glossary
Nikon S9900 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2015-02-10 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 921k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 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 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 289 grams (0.64 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 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 photos | 220 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $300 | $200 |
