Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S630
90 Imaging
38 Features
46 Overall
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95 Imaging
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S630 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XF1 & Nikon Coolpix S630. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Nikon S630 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Nikon S630
Fujifilm XF1 | S630 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 45 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Fujifilm XF1
S630 | Fujifilm XF1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon S630
Fujifilm XF1 | S630 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon S630 Specifications
Fujifilm XF1 | Nikon Coolpix S630 | |
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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 |