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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S630

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Nikon S630, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and S630 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was manufactured 4 years later than the S630 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-ZR700 matches up against the S630 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Nikon S630

 EX-ZR700 S630 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 49 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 S630 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon S630

 EX-ZR700 S630 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon S630 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Nikon S630 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the S630.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and S630 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and S630.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR700 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography information
Nikon S630 Portrait photography information
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography information
Nikon S630 Sports photography information
50
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography details
Nikon S630 Travel photography details
70
good battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (222g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
flash built-in
very long zoom (260mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography features
Nikon S630 Landscape photography features
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S630 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Nikon S630
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Nikon Coolpix S630
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 222g (0.49 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 images -
Style 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $370 $240