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Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S630

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW120
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S630, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and S630 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was revealed 6 years later than the S630 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the AW130 scores against the S630 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Nikon S630

 AW130 S630 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2009More recent by 74 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Nikon AW130

 S630 AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Nikon S630

 AW130 S630 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW130 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon S630 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S630 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the AW130 against the S630.

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and S630 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and S630.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon AW130 to show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher AW130 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography features
Nikon S630 Portrait photography features
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography factors
Nikon S630 Sports photography factors
51
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (370 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S630 Travel photography highlights
73
good battery (370 per charge)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
has built in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography information
Nikon S630 Landscape photography information
50
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S630 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon AW130 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Nikon S630
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Nikon Coolpix S630
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-10 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 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
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 370 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $398 $240