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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S630

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
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 SX150 IS vs Nikon S630 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX150 IS versus Nikon S630, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the S630 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was released 3 years later than the S630 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX150 IS grades against the S630 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon S630

 SX150 IS S630 
LaunchedMay 2012February 2009Fresher by 40 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Canon SX150 IS

 S630 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon S630

 SX150 IS S630 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS has physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Nikon S630 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX150 IS versus Nikon S630 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the S630.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and S630 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and S630.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX150 IS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S630
42
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography advice
Nikon S630 Street photography advice
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (306g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (130 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography information
Nikon S630 Travel photography information
64
lighter than competitors in class (306 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (130 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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flash built-in
long reach (260mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S630 Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (130 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S630
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (306 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Nikon S630
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISNikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Nikon Coolpix S630
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-14 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 gr (0.67 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" 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 life 130 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 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 One One
Launch pricing $249 $240