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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S630

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Released February 2009
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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon S5300 versus Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and S630 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was brought out 4 years later than the S630 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S5300 matches up against the S630 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Nikon S630

 S5300 S630 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Nikon S5300

 S630 S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Nikon S630

 S5300 S630 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5300 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S630 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S5300 versus Nikon S630 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S5300 versus the S630.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and S630 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5300 and S630.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S5300 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S5300 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (138 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others (138 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
56
built-in flash
long zoom (260mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S630 Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5300
Vlogging with Nikon S630
35
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (138g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Nikon S630
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Nikon Coolpix S630
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-208mm (8.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 grams (0.30 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
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 All around 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 life 180 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-L12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $240