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Nikon P330 vs Nikon S630

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon P330 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P310
  • Refreshed by Nikon P340
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Nikon P330 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon P330 and Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is fairly similar but the P330 (1/1.7") and S630 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The P330 was announced 4 years later than the S630 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P330 scores vs the S630 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Nikon S630

 P330 S630 
RevealedMarch 2013February 2009More recent by 50 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Nikon P330

 S630 P330 

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Nikon S630

 P330 S630 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon P330 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P330 has external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon S630 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the P330 versus the S630.

Nikon P330 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P330 and S630 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P330 and S630.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The P330 has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent P330 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P330 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 Portrait photography features
Nikon S630 Portrait photography features
42
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography details
Nikon S630 Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 Travel photography details
Nikon S630 Travel photography details
61
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (200 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
56
built-in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P330
Vlogging with Nikon S630
36
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon P330 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Nikon S630
 Nikon Coolpix P330Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P330 Nikon Coolpix S630
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-04 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m -
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 gr (0.44 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 213 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $500 $240