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Canon A810 vs Nikon S630

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A810 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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 A810 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon A810 versus Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and S630 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A810 was introduced 3 years after the S630 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A810 grades against the S630 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Nikon S630

 A810 S630 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Canon A810

 S630 A810 

Common features in the Canon A810 and Nikon S630

 A810 S630 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon A810 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 has outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Nikon S630 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A810 against the S630.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and S630 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and S630.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon A810 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger A810 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A810
Portrait photography with Nikon S630
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography information
Nikon S630 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography features
Nikon S630 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography features
Nikon S630 Travel photography features
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
flash built-in
great zoom (260mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A810
Landscape photography with Nikon S630
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging advice
Nikon S630 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
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Canon A810 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Nikon S630
 Canon PowerShot A810Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Nikon Coolpix S630
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171 grams (0.38 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 220 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $99 $240