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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S630

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Announced November 2013
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and S630 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-10 was unveiled 4 years later than the S630 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-10 scores vs the S630 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Nikon S630

 EX-10 S630 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2009Fresher by 59 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Casio EX-10

 S630 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Nikon S630

 EX-10 S630 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Nikon S630 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S630 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-10 compared to the S630.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and S630 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and S630.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The EX-10 features the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern EX-10 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography features
Nikon S630 Street photography features
67
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (384g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-10
Sports photography with Nikon S630
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (455 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S630 Travel photography highlights
65
good battery life (455 CIPA)
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than others in class (384g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
flash built-in
very long reach (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S630 Landscape photography highlights
58
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (455 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (384 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Nikon S630
 Casio Exilim EX-10Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Nikon Coolpix S630
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-14 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 250 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.90 m -
Flash options Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 grams (0.85 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 455 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-130A EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $456 $240