Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S630

Below is a extended overview of the Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S630, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and S630 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was introduced 2 years later than the S630 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the AW100 grades vs the S630 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Nikon Coolpix S630. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Nikon S630 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon AW100 provides external measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S630 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the AW100 vs the S630.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and S630 is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW100 and S630.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon AW100 to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher AW100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.