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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S630

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was manufactured 7 months after the S630 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the S630 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Nikon S630

 EX-Z280 S630 
RevealedAugust 2009February 2009More modern by 7 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Casio EX-Z280

 S630 EX-Z280 
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S630

 EX-Z280 S630 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S630 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z280 versus Nikon S630 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the S630.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and S630 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and S630.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of images however you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-Z280 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z280
Portrait photography with Nikon S630
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z280
Street photography with Nikon S630
55
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Nikon S630
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
56
flash built-in
long zoom (260mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S630 Landscape photography factors
32
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging info
Nikon S630 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Nikon S630
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Nikon Coolpix S630
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch 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
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 model NP-80 EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $240