Canon A1300 vs Nikon S630

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A1300 vs Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and S630 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was revealed 3 years later than the S630 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the A1300 grades against the S630 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Nikon Coolpix S630. The full galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery & Nikon S630 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A1300 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Nikon S630 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A1300 vs the S630.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and S630 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and S630.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A1300 to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer A1300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.