Canon 400D vs Nikon S630

On this page, we are matching up the Canon 400D and Nikon S630, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 400D (10MP) and the S630 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the 400D (APS-C) and S630 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The 400D was released 3 years earlier than the S630 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 400D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon S630 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 400D scores against the S630 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 400D & Nikon Coolpix S630. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 400D Gallery & Nikon S630 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 400D enjoys physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Nikon S630 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Canon 400D and Nikon S630 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 400D vs the S630.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 400D and S630 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 400D and S630.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 400D featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S630 will give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older 400D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.