Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S630
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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S630 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Announced August 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX500 IS
- Successor is Canon SX520 HS
(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

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S630 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S630, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX510 HS was announced 4 years after the S630 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the S630 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S630 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Nikon Coolpix S630. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Nikon S630 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Nikon S630
SX510 HS | S630 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 56 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Canon SX510 HS
S630 | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Nikon S630
SX510 HS | S630 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS offers external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon S630 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S630 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS against the S630.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and S630 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and S630.
As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher SX510 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S630 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Nikon Coolpix S630 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Nikon Coolpix S630 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-08-22 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 37-260mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 349g (0.77 lb) | 140g (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | EN-L12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $249 | $240 |