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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S630

Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S630 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX120 IS and Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the S630 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and S630 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was launched 7 months later than the S630 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX120 IS grades vs the S630 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Nikon S630

 SX120 IS S630 
LaunchedAugust 2009February 2009More recent by 7 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Canon SX120 IS

 S630 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Nikon S630

 SX120 IS S630 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS provides outside measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Nikon S630 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX120 IS against the S630.

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and S630 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and S630.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon S630 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern SX120 IS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX120 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S630
32
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography information
Nikon S630 Street photography information
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (285 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX120 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S630
51
has built in flash
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (285g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
flash built-in
great reach (260mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Landscape photography camera
36
has manual focus
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (285 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Nikon S630
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISNikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Nikon Coolpix S630
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-19 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
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), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285g (0.63 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $249 $240