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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S630

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
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
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S630, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and S630 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 3 years later than the S630 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the S630 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Nikon S630

 EX-ZR1000 S630 
ReleasedSeptember 2012February 2009More recent by 45 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 S630 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S630

 EX-ZR1000 S630 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Nikon S630 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S630 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the S630.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and S630 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and S630.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR1000 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography features
Nikon S630 Portrait photography features
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography advice
Nikon S630 Street photography advice
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography info
Nikon S630 Sports photography info
50
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography features
Nikon S630 Travel photography features
70
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
56
flash built-in
great zoom (260mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S630 Landscape photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery (470 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging info
Nikon S630 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Nikon S630
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Nikon Coolpix S630
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-25 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
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 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 255 grams (0.56 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 470 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $572 $240