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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S630

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(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 August 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
  • Announced February 2009
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S630 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Nikon S630, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and S630 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was announced 4 years later than the S630 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR800 grades against the S630 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Nikon S630

 EX-ZR800 S630 
AnnouncedAugust 2013February 2009More recent by 55 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 S630 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon S630

 EX-ZR800 S630 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 comes with outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon S630 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Nikon S630 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the S630.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and S630 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and S630.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR800 to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S630 Portrait photography highlights
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography information
Nikon S630 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Travel photography with Nikon S630
74
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
flash built-in
long reach (260mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon S630
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Nikon Coolpix S630
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-07 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
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 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 470 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $429 $240