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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Comparison

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Nikon S6100

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Nikon S6100, which was introduced in February 2011 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Olympus TG-630 iHS, which was introduced in January 2013 is a Waterproof camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. There is 23 months difference between S6100 and TG-630 iHS so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger TG-630 iHS, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon S6100 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-02-09
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 28-196 mm F3.7-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 175g. 98 x 58 x 27 mm

Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-01-08
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.9-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 5.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 167g. 98 x 66 x 22 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix S6100 over Olympus TG-630 iHS
Internal Storage
20 MB vs None Extra built-in storage
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
Focal Length - Tele
196mm vs 140mm 56 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
7× vs 5� more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.70 vs 3.90 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
5.60 vs 5.90 faster lens at tele
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Reasons to choose Olympus TG-630 iHS over Nikon Coolpix S6100
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting
5.0fps vs 1.0fps 4 fps faster
Battery Life
220 shots vs 210 shots 10 more frames with a single charge
Weight
167 g vs 175 g 8 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Sensor Pixel Area
2.38µm2 vs 1.76µm2 35% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 460k dots Low resolution screens
Manual Exposure
No vs No No manual exposure control
Max Aperture - Wide
3.70 vs 3.90 Slow lenses at wide
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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S6100 has external dimensions of 98 x 58 x 27 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.06″) and weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-630 iHS has external dimensions of 98 x 66 x 22 mm (3.86 x 2.6 x 0.87″) and weighs 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS.
Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Olympus TG-630 iHS is 8g lighter than the Nikon S6100 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

S6100
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Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

S6100
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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of TG-630 iHS, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to S6100.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS: Sensor Comparison

Nikon S6100 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. On the other hand, Olympus TG-630 iHS has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the S6100 and TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS Cameras


Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Olympus TG-630 iHS has 35% larger pixel area (2.38µm2 vs 1.76µm2) compared to Nikon S6100, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon S6100 features a 28-196 mm F3.7-5.6 7× zoom lens whereas Olympus TG-630 iHS features a 28-140 mm F3.9-5.9 5� zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.70, Nikon S6100 is faster than Olympus TG-630 iHS at this focal length. On the tele end, Nikon S6100 has 56mm longer reach than the Olympus TG-630 iHS. At f5.60, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

S6100
TG-630 iHS
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S6100
TG-630 iHS
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S6100
TG-630 iHS
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S6100
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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon S6100 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-630 iHS for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon S6100 for Street Photography

GOOD

Olympus TG-630 iHS for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.70
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Nikon S6100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-630 iHS for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
196 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 210 shots
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Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Nikon S6100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus TG-630 iHS for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
175g
7.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
167g
Body Thickness 22mm
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon S6100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-630 iHS for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Environmental Sealings
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Read the details

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS scores compare:

Nikon S6100
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #185 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #793 out of 1257 in all Cameras
Olympus TG-630 iHS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #122 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #649 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Olympus TG-630 iHS has a higher Overall Score than the Nikon S6100. It also has more features, more compact body and offers higher value for the money. But there is one area that TG-630 iHS trails behind the S6100: Imaging
If image quality is the most important aspect in a camera, choose the Nikon S6100. If not, we recommend the Olympus TG-630 iHS.

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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Nikon S6100 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix S6100 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Brand Nikon Olympus
Announced 2011-02-09 2013-01-08
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-196 mm (7×) 28-140 mm (5�)
Max Aperture F3.7-5.6 F3.9-5.9
Macro Focus Range 3cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.50 m n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 5.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 175g 167g
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm 98 x 66 x 22mm
Battery Life 210 shots 220 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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