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Nikon D3S vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
63
Overall
59
Nikon D3S front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon D3S vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Nikon D3S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1240g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Older Model is Nikon D3
  • Replacement is Nikon D4
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(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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Nikon D3S vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon D3S versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the D3S (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is pretty comparable but the D3S (Full frame) and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The D3S was manufactured 3 years earlier than the TG-630 iHS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D3S being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D3S scores versus the TG-630 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3S over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 D3S TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon D3S

 TG-630 iHS D3S 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Nikon D3S and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 D3S TG-630 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon D3S vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D3S enjoys outer measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") along with a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has sizing of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D3S versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D3S compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Nikon D3S vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3S and TG-630 iHS is 51 and 94 respectively.

Nikon D3S vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3S vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3S and TG-630 iHS.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The D3S includes the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The older D3S will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon D3S vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon D3S vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3S vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D3S
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
64
you can focus manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
27
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3S Street photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography details
55
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D3S
Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (4,200 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D3S
Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
51
great battery (4,200 per charge)
environment proofing
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
59
environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (220 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D3S
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery (4,200 per charge)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
39
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3S Vlogging info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging info
15
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon D3S vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3S and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Nikon D3SOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D3S Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Pro DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-16 2013-01-08
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 860.4mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4256 x 2832 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 51 -
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1240 gr (2.73 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3253 not tested
Other
Battery life 4200 shots 220 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL4a LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 1
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