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Canon G15 vs Nikon S630

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon G15 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon G12
  • Successor is Canon G16
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon G15 versus Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is fairly similar but the G15 (1/1.7") and S630 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G15 was introduced 3 years later than the S630 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G15 scores against the S630 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Nikon S630

 G15 S630 
RevealedSeptember 2012February 2009Fresher by 45 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Canon G15

 S630 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Nikon S630

 G15 S630 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon G15 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 comes with external dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G15 compared to the S630.

Canon G15 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and S630 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and S630.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The G15 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The fresher G15 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon G15 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S630 Portrait photography factors
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G15
Street photography with Nikon S630
59
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (352g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S630 Sports photography highlights
39
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography details
Nikon S630 Travel photography details
61
good battery life (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (352 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
56
flash built-in
great reach (260mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (352g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Canon G15 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Nikon S630
 Canon PowerShot G15Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Nikon Coolpix S630
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 352 gr (0.78 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $240