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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
61 Imaging
77 Features
89 Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z6
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
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was manufactured 7 years after the TG-630 iHS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z6 II scores vs the TG-630 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 Z6 II TG-630 iHS 
ReleasedOctober 2020January 2013More modern by 95 months
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon Z6 II

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 Z6 II TG-630 iHS 
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II provides outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II compared to the TG-630 iHS.
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and TG-630 iHS is 61 and 94 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and TG-630 iHS.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will provide more detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z6 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
	
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
86
 you can focus manually
 fantastic sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
27
 offers face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Street photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography advice
78
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 weather proofing
 great high ISO (51,200)
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography factors
82
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 supports phase detect AF
 bad battery (410 CIPA)
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography highlights
66
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 fantastic sensor resolution (25MP)
 bad battery (410 CIPA)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
59
 environment proof
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
82
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic sensor resolution (25MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 great high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW formats
 weather proofing
 2 card slots
 bad battery (410 shots)
39
 relatively wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 bad battery pack (220 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging factors
36
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with mic support
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon Z6 II vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Olympus TG-630 iHS
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2020-10-14 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 273 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 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 410 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Retail pricing $1,997 $200