Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S630
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S630 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S630 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Nikon Coolpix S630. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Nikon S630 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Nikon S630
A3200 IS | S630 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Canon A3200 IS
S630 | A3200 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Nikon S630
A3200 IS | S630 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S630 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S630 | |
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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 |