Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S630

Below is a extended assessment of the Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S630, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and S630 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was announced 10 years later than the S630 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A1000 grades against the S630 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Nikon Coolpix S630. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Nikon S630 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 features physical measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon S630 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A1000 and the S630.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and S630 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1000 and S630.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon A1000 to result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent A1000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.