Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S630

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Nikon Coolpix S630. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Nikon S630 Gallery.

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.

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

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.