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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S630

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X30
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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S630 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 4 years after the S630 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X20 scores against the S630 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon S630

 Fujifilm X20 S630 
LaunchedApril 2013February 2009Newer by 52 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Fujifilm X20

 S630 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S630

 Fujifilm X20 S630 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 has physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon S630 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S630 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the S630.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and S630 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and S630.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 offers the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more modern Fujifilm X20 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X20
Street photography with Nikon S630
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competition (353g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Nikon S630
52
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography info
Nikon S630 Travel photography info
60
better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (353g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
56
flash built-in
great zoom (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Nikon S630
55
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
missing Time Lapse mode
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging details
Nikon S630 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (353g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S630
 Fujifilm X20Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X20 Nikon Coolpix S630
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-04-29 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353g (0.78 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 270 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $500 $240