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Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S630

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon S5100 and Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was brought out 19 months later than the S630 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the S5100 scores vs the S630 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Nikon S630

 S5100 S630 
LaunchedAugust 2010February 2009More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Nikon S5100

 S630 S5100 

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Nikon S630

 S5100 S630 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5100 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S630 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having 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 utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S5100 against the S630.

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S5100 and S630 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5100 and S630.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern S5100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 Street photography advice
Nikon S630 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (132g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5100
Travel photography with Nikon S630
62
lighter than others in class (132 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
56
has built in flash
great reach (260mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S630 Landscape photography factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 Vlogging details
Nikon S630 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (132 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Nikon S630
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5100 Nikon Coolpix S630
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-17 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 grams (0.29 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL10 EN-L12
Self timer Yes Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $200 $240