Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S630

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Nikon Coolpix S630. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Nikon S630 Gallery.

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.

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

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.