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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S630

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S630 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the S630 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was revealed 20 months later than the S630 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-H20G grades vs the S630 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon S630

 EX-H20G S630 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2009Fresher by 20 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Casio EX-H20G

 S630 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S630

 EX-H20G S630 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H20G vs the S630.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and S630 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and S630.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-H20G to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern EX-H20G provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Nikon S630
35
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (216g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography factors
Nikon S630 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography features
Nikon S630 Travel photography features
60
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (216 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
56
built-in flash
great reach (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Nikon S630
27
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others (216 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S630
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GNikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Nikon Coolpix S630
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 ID NP-90 EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $240