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Canon G16 vs Nikon S630

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon G16 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Canon G16
(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
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon G15
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 G16 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon G16 and Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is fairly close but the G16 (1/1.7") and S630 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The G16 was launched 4 years later than the S630 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G16 grades against the S630 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Nikon S630

 G16 S630 
RevealedNovember 2013February 2009More recent by 59 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Canon G16

 S630 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Nikon S630

 G16 S630 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon G16 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon G16 enjoys exterior dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon S630 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G16 and Nikon S630 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G16 vs the S630.

Canon G16 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and S630 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and S630.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The G16 has got the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern G16 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G16
Portrait photography with Nikon S630
48
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography factors
Nikon S630 Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others (356 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography advice
Nikon S630 Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (360 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G16
Travel photography with Nikon S630
64
great battery life (360 CIPA)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than others (356 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
56
flash built-in
long zoom (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S630 Landscape photography advice
58
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging details
Nikon S630 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others (356g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Canon G16 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Nikon S630
 Canon PowerShot G16Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Nikon Coolpix S630
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-25 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 356 grams (0.78 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $499 $240