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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S630

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced 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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S630 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and S630 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was announced 3 years after the S630 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades against the S630 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Nikon S630

 Fujifilm XF1 S630 
RevealedSeptember 2012February 2009More modern by 45 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Fujifilm XF1

 S630 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon S630

 Fujifilm XF1 S630 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 enjoys outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Nikon S630 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon S630 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the S630.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and S630 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and S630.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher Fujifilm XF1 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography features
Nikon S630 Portrait photography features
42
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (255 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
60
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (255g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
56
built-in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XF1
Landscape photography with Nikon S630
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (255g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon S630
 Fujifilm XF1Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XF1 Nikon Coolpix S630
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-17 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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 255 gr (0.56 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 199 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $380 $240