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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S630

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(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
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
  • Announced February 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Nikon S630

 SX510 HS S630 
AnnouncedAugust 2013February 2009Newer by 56 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Canon SX510 HS

 S630 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Nikon S630

 SX510 HS S630 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S630 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon S630 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography details
Nikon S630 Travel photography details
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (250 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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flash built-in
very long zoom (260mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S630
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Nikon S630
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSNikon Coolpix S630
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