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Canon G11 vs Nikon S630

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon G11 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • Renewed by Canon G12
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 G11 vs Nikon S630 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon G11 and Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the S630 (12MP) is very comparable but the G11 (1/1.7") and S630 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The G11 was manufactured 11 months after the S630 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G11 scores against the S630 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Nikon S630

 G11 S630 
AnnouncedDecember 2009February 2009Newer by 11 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Canon G11

 S630 G11 

Common features in the Canon G11 and Nikon S630

 G11 S630 
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon G11 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 provides external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Nikon S630 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G11 compared to the S630.

Canon G11 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and S630 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and S630.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G11 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S630 will produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern G11 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G11 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography details
Nikon S630 Portrait photography details
47
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
64
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (375 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography details
Nikon S630 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (375g)
low megapixels (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
built-in flash
long reach (260mm)
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (375 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon G11 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Nikon S630
 Canon PowerShot G11Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Nikon Coolpix S630
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-12-16 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 375 grams (0.83 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 169 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-7L EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $240