• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 196.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S6100 advantages over Olympus TG-630

  • More telephoto lens reach
    196 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Olympus TG-630 advantages over Nikon S6100

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 270 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-W370

Nikon S6100
Sony DSC-W370
  • $174
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Wider angle lens
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S6100 vs Sony DSC-W370

Olympus TG-630
Sony DSC-W370
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • More dots on screen
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus TG-630 vs Sony DSC-W370

Compared to Nikon S6000

Nikon S6100
Nikon S6000
  • $174
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S6000

Olympus TG-630
Nikon S6000
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus TG-630 vs Nikon S6000

Compared to Nikon AW100

Nikon S6100
Nikon AW100
  • $174
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon S6100 vs Nikon AW100

Olympus TG-630
Nikon AW100
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Olympus TG-630 vs Nikon AW100

Compared to Fujifilm XP50

Nikon S6100
Fujifilm XP50
  • $174
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $238
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm XP50

Olympus TG-630
Fujifilm XP50
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out
  • $238
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus TG-630 vs Fujifilm XP50

Compared to Olympus TG-620

Nikon S6100
Olympus TG-620
  • $174
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-620

Olympus TG-630
Olympus TG-620
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slow-motion videos
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Olympus TG-630 vs Olympus TG-620

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