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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S630

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Released February 2009
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S630 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon A3200 IS versus Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the S630 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3200 IS was manufactured 24 months later than the S630 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A3200 IS scores versus the S630 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Nikon S630

 A3200 IS S630 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Canon A3200 IS

 S630 A3200 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Nikon S630

 A3200 IS S630 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon S630 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3200 IS versus Nikon S630 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A3200 IS versus the S630.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and S630 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and S630.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon A3200 IS to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer A3200 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography details
Nikon S630 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S630 Travel photography features
72
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
56
flash built-in
long reach (260mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S630 Landscape photography highlights
42
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S630 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Nikon S630
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISNikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Nikon Coolpix S630
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-8L EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $230 $240