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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S630

Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released February 2013
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and S630 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was launched 4 years later than the S630 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S3500 scores versus the S630 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon S630

 S3500 S630 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013February 2009Fresher by 50 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Nikon S3500

 S630 S3500 

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Nikon S630

 S3500 S630 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S3500 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S630 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S3500 against the S630.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and S630 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3500 and S630.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S3500 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer S3500 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3500
Portrait photography with Nikon S630
33
good resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography details
Nikon S630 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography information
Nikon S630 Sports photography information
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography advice
Nikon S630 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
flash built-in
very long zoom (260mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography information
Nikon S630 Landscape photography information
40
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3500
Vlogging with Nikon S630
31
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Nikon S630
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3500 Nikon Coolpix S630
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-02-21 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-182mm (7.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/3.5-5.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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-L12
Self timer - Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $85 $240