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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S630

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX730 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
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S630 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S630, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and S630 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 7 years after the S630 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX720 HS grades vs the S630 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Nikon S630

 SX720 HS S630 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2009More modern by 86 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Canon SX720 HS

 S630 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Nikon S630

 SX720 HS S630 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Nikon S630 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX720 HS vs the S630.

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and S630 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and S630.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to offer greater detail having an extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon S630 Portrait photography details
48
focusing manually
good megapixels (20.3MP)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography advice
Nikon S630 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX720 HS
Sports photography with Nikon S630
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amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (5.9 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon S630 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competitors (270 grams)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (250 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
has built in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX720 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon S630
50
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (250 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S630 Vlogging highlights
35
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (270g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Nikon S630
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSNikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Nikon Coolpix S630
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-18 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 gr (0.60 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $379 $240