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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S630

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon A2200 and Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the S630 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was launched 24 months later than the S630 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A2200 scores against the S630 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Nikon S630

 A2200 S630 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Canon A2200

 S630 A2200 

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Nikon S630

 A2200 S630 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 provides external dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S630 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A2200 versus the S630.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and S630 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and S630.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A2200 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern A2200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2200
Portrait photography with Nikon S630
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography highlights
Nikon S630 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography information
Nikon S630 Sports photography information
37
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (280 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography information
Nikon S630 Travel photography information
70
good battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
built-in flash
long zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography features
Nikon S630 Landscape photography features
36
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2200
Vlogging with Nikon S630
30
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Nikon S630
 Canon PowerShot A2200Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Nikon Coolpix S630
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 280 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L EN-L12
Self timer Yes Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $139 $240