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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S630

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Nikon S630
(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
  • Launched February 2009
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S630 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was announced 7 months after the S630 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S1000pj matches up vs the S630 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Nikon S630

 S1000pj S630 
LaunchedAugust 2009February 2009Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Nikon S1000pj

 S630 S1000pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S630

 S1000pj S630 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1000pj has physical dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S630 has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S1000pj versus the S630.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and S630 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and S630.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent S1000pj provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
Portrait photography with Nikon S630
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
Street photography with Nikon S630
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
Sports photography with Nikon S630
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography information
Nikon S630 Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
has built in flash
long zoom (260mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography details
Nikon S630 Landscape photography details
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging information
Nikon S630 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S630
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjNikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Nikon Coolpix S630
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-04 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model EN-EL12 EN-L12
Self timer Yes Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $289 $240