Nikon S5200 vs Nikon S630

Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S5200 and Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and S630 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was brought out 4 years after the S630 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S5200 grades versus the S630 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Nikon Coolpix S630. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Nikon S630 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5200 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon S630 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S5200 compared to the S630.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and S630 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and S630.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S5200 to offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S5200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.