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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S630

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 A3500 IS vs Nikon S630 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and S630 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was manufactured 3 years later than the S630 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A3500 IS grades vs the S630 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Nikon S630

 A3500 IS S630 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 48 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Canon A3500 IS

 S630 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Nikon S630

 A3500 IS S630 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS has exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S630 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A3500 IS versus the S630.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and S630 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and S630.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A3500 IS to result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A3500 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S630 Portrait photography factors
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography advice
Nikon S630 Street photography advice
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S630
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S630 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
provides touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
flash built-in
very long zoom (260mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S630 Landscape photography highlights
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S630 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Nikon S630
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISNikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Nikon Coolpix S630
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 -
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $115 $240